100K MILE TESLA MODEL 3 ICY AND SLIPPERY ROAD TRIP TO CES IN LAS VEGAS

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This video chronicles a 100,000-mile road trip in a Tesla Model 3 Performance from Colorado to Las Vegas for CES 2022. The journey highlights the challenges of EV road-tripping in cold, icy conditions, particularly with older Tesla Supercharger infrastructure. The reviewer expresses significant frustration with the updated Tesla UI, finding it unintuitive and a step backward. While the Nokian all-season tires performed adequately, the icy mountain passes underscored the desire for dedicated winter tires. Charging speeds were a major pain point, with frequent issues at older V2 Superchargers, including shared stalls and slow speeds, contrasting sharply with the performance of modern CCS chargers. The car itself showed signs of wear, with autopilot issues and potential battery degradation impacting range. Despite these hurdles, the trip was completed, showcasing the Model 3's capability but also its limitations, especially in adverse weather and with aging charging hardware.