2023 TESLA MODEL Y ROAD TRIP: CHEROKEE NC TO ROANOKE VA USING EVGO CHARGING

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This video documents a road trip from Cherokee, NC to Roanoke, VA in a 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range, focusing on the EVgo charging experience. The reviewer highlights the car's comfortable ride and the effectiveness of Full Self-Driving (or Autopilot with lane changes) for reducing driving stress over a 5-hour journey. The primary takeaway is the positive experience with EVgo chargers, particularly at Pilot Flying J locations, noting their increasing availability and functionality. Despite a minor concern about fluctuating charging rates at one station, the reviewer found the charging sessions to be quick and sufficient, enabling them to reach their destination with ample battery life. The reviewer also touches on the car's efficiency, noting slight range degradation over time but deeming it insignificant. Overall, the video presents a successful and stress-free EV road trip, endorsing both the Tesla Model Y and the growing EVgo network.