THE DIFFERENCE IN CHARGING EXPERIENCE IS STARK - FIRST MODEL Y AWD 4680 ROAD TRIP

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Branden Flasch embarks on an extensive road trip from Charlotte, NC to Orlando, FL in his new 2023 Tesla Model Y AWD with the 4680 battery pack. The review highlights the stark contrast in charging experiences between Tesla's Supercharger network and third-party providers like Electrify America. Flasch praises the seamless and rapid charging at Tesla Superchargers, noting prices around 30 cents/kWh, which he found significantly cheaper and more reliable than Electrify America, where he observed severely derated charging speeds and malfunctioning units. The Model Y's efficiency is also commended. While generally positive about the Tesla ecosystem, Flasch expresses skepticism about Tesla's vision-based Autopilot in adverse conditions, though he was later impressed by its performance in rain. The video details numerous Supercharger stops, showcasing various V2 and V3 installations, and touches upon the 4680 battery's charge curve, which he notes is not optimal but is gathering data. The trip concludes with Flasch reaching his destination, highlighting the overall positive road trip experience facilitated by the Tesla network, despite a high number of charging stops.