HOW MISERABLE IS A TESLA ROAD TRIP?

EV Channels Review

The "Engineering Explained" channel embarks on an extensive 2,000-mile road trip in a Tesla Model 3 Performance to assess the practicality of electric vehicle long-distance travel. The reviewer highlights that the journey took 38 hours, 11 hours longer than Google Maps' estimate, with approximately 8 hours spent charging. Charging stops averaged 40 minutes, often coinciding with meals. The reviewer emphasizes maintaining a 15% battery buffer, driving at a consistent 75 mph for optimal efficiency, and notes that the car, fully loaded with two occupants and luggage, still managed impressive efficiency, exceeding Tesla's highway MPGe rating. Comfort was a significant positive, with the seats described as plush and supportive, making long hours manageable. The reviewer also praises Tesla's integrated navigation and Supercharger network for simplifying trip planning, though suggests improvements for more flexible routing. A notable drawback was the experience of a flat tire due to a pothole, attributed to the low-profile tires on the Performance model, which will be detailed in a separate video. Overall, the trip proved that long-distance EV travel is feasible, albeit requiring more planning and time than a gasoline equivalent.