TESLA HAS ROAD TRIPPING FIGURED OUT DRIVING A MODEL S ACROSS THE COUNTRY WAS A BREEZE

EV Channels Review

The Out of Spec Podcast features Team Model S Plaid recounting their cross-country journey on I-90. Despite initial concerns with the Battery Management System affecting route projections, the team ultimately found the Tesla Model S Plaid to be a capable and comfortable road trip vehicle. They highlight the convenience of the Tesla Supercharger network, though they strategically utilized Electrify America for faster charging speeds when possible. While acknowledging the Plaid's older technology compared to newer EVs like the Model 3, they were impressed by its overall breadth of capability, comfort over long distances, and surprisingly few issues encountered. The review emphasizes that even a high-performance sedan like the Plaid is a viable and enjoyable option for long-distance EV travel, challenging perceptions of EV road trip limitations.