2024 TESLA EV ROAD TRIP FROM TEXAS TO VIRGINIA SOME CHARGING ISSUES

EV Channels Review

This video chronicles a road trip from Texas to Virginia in a 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range. The reviewer highlights the car's overall performance and efficiency, noting impressive energy consumption figures even in high temperatures. A key positive takeaway is the reliability and convenience of Tesla's Supercharger network, particularly the newer V3 installations, which provided fast and efficient charging. The reviewer also found Electrify America stations to be a viable alternative, noting improvements in reliability and speed, especially on 350kW chargers. Minor criticisms included the car's ride comfort and occasional issues with Full Self-Driving transitions from highways to local roads. The reviewer experienced a significant traffic delay near Dallas and a minor charging issue at an Electrify America station in Kodak, TN, though this was not elaborated upon in the transcript provided. Overall, the journey was deemed successful and enjoyable, reinforcing the practicality of EVs for long-distance travel.