DRIVING A TESLA MODEL Y AROUND AUSTRALIA IN 17 DAYS! 2022 EV ROAD TRIP

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Neil Bolton shares his incredible 17-day, 13,678 km road trip around Australia in a rear-wheel-drive Tesla Model Y. Despite initial concerns about connectivity, Bolton found the journey largely manageable, highlighting the exceptional quality and cleanliness of most Australian roads. The biggest challenges were encountered on the Queensland coast, which was described as 'dreadful'. Bolton emphasizes that while DC charging is essential for widespread EV adoption, the slower AC charging allowed for a more immersive experience of local terrain and culture, preventing the trip from feeling rushed. He found autopilot to be a significant safety feature, intervening only a few times during the entire journey. While a Long Range Model Y would offer marginal benefits, Bolton asserts the standard range is sufficient for most needs. He concludes by strongly recommending such a trip, suggesting 30 days as a more relaxed timeframe, and praises the Model Y as an ideal road trip vehicle.