GAS VS ELECTRIC CAR ON A ROAD TRIP: WHICH IS CHEAPER AND FASTER?

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This video pits a 2016 Lexus RX 350 against a Tesla Model Y on a 500-mile road trip to determine which is faster and cheaper. The reviewer found the gas car to be definitively faster, completing the journey in approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes, compared to the Tesla's 6 hours and 20 minutes. The time difference was primarily attributed to charging stops for the EV, which added about 40-50 minutes to the trip. In terms of cost, the gas car cost around $45 for fuel, while the Tesla's two supercharging stops totaled $37. The reviewer notes that while supercharging is more expensive than home charging, the overall long-term savings of EVs remain significant. Key takeaways include the comfort advantage of the Tesla due to autopilot, which reduces driver fatigue, a major factor on long drives. The reviewer also debunks the myth of excessively long EV charging times, suggesting proper planning and charging strategies can make EV road trips manageable and even enjoyable.