2000 MILE TESLA ROADTRIP SAVED BY CCS - V2 SUPERCHARGERS, LFP BATTERIES, & AUTOSTEER!

EV Channels Review

This episode details a 2000-mile road trip from Colorado to California in a Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive with an LFP battery. The reviewer, Ryan, highlights that while Tesla's Supercharger network is generally excellent, the CCS network, specifically Electrify America, proved to be faster and more convenient on certain stretches, particularly between Grand Junction, CO, and Salina, UT. This was attributed to the limitations of V2 Superchargers, which share power and offer slower speeds compared to the higher-output CCS chargers available. Ryan found the CCS charging experience to be manageable and a positive alternative, despite the slight inconvenience of activating a different network. The review also touches on the benefits of LFP batteries, allowing for frequent 100% charging, and the improved usability of Tesla's Autosteer function after a recent software update, which has significantly reduced phantom braking incidents. Overall, the trip was smooth, with charging stops averaging 10-25 minutes, and Ryan expressed satisfaction with the flexibility offered by having access to both charging networks.