Tesla Road Trip! Pros & Cons | DC to Orlando 800 Miles
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- I review the pros and cons of using a Tesla while I drive from Washington DC to Orlando Florida.
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As a Tesla Model 3 owner, I think you missed out telling viewers how much it cost at each of those charging stations. That metric would definitely change their perspective of a trip that cost another 2-3 additional hours. Also, stopping at these places, along with FSD, can really take stress and tension out of your drive which most people don't realize. I went to ATL this weekend, where stress is horrible in that traffic. But just letting Autopilot handle it took my stress level down so much. I stayed in my lane and if anyone jumped in front the car handled it better than I would. And most people don't realize how long they stop at a store normally, bathroom and purchasing items can take 10-15 mins easy. And last thing I would like to contribute, mention all the things Tesla provides for entertainment in the vehicle while you wait. My 13 yr old son and I stayed at a supercharging playing the racing game and forgot how quick it felt. Several games and we were surprised we had to stop playing to disconnect from charger. Along with CZcams, Netflix, etc being available.
You also need to understand the amount of time you save from a daily commute/driving around town perspective if you are charging at home on a normal basis. I was wasting 15-45 minutes a week in going to, and then fueling, my ICE vehicles. With my Tesla that entirely goes away. 3 additional hours on occasion vs getting 15-45 minutes/week back is a major net positive for the EV world.
@@stephenwaterbury4147 100 million Americans rent, and cannot charge at home.
Gasoline cars will be popular for decades to come. 5 minutes to fill the tank, and no range anxiety EVER.
@@DerekDavis213 I have saved SIGNIFICANT time by switching to EV, as have the other EV owners I know. It's ~44 Million Americans that rent, about 1/3 of the country. That is a minority. The benefits of EVs far outweigh Gasoline vehicles in most cases. You can choose not to use them, but that's a personal choice not necessarily based on the actual truth of living with an EV.
@@stephenwaterbury4147 _The benefits of EVs far outweigh Gasoline vehicles in most cases_
Only if you have a long daily commute, and you can charge at home with 240 volts.
Gasoline cars beat EVs in so many ways:
better build quality
better paint
better fit and finish
better dashboard/interior
quieter, smoother ride
500 miles at gas pump, in 5 mins
no range anxiety, EVER
insurance is cheaper
registration is cheaper
tires are cheaper
parts are available everywhere
parts are cheap
easy to repair
@@stephenwaterbury4147 _The benefits of EVs far outweigh Gasoline vehicles in most cases_
Only if you have a long daily commute and you can charge at home with 240 volts.
Gasoline cars are better thsn EVs in so many ways:
better build quality
better paint
better fit and finish
better dashboard/interior
quieter, smoother ride
500 miles at gas pump, in 5 mins
no range anxiety, EVER
insurance is cheaper
registration is cheaper
tires are cheaper
parts are available everywhere
parts are cheap
easy to repair
This was a good video for the average consumer. Also, leave the pull through chargers open so people that are towing don’t have to detach before charging.
Thank you for the comment!
Awesome video. I have a few things to add.
Here are a couple road trip tips to keep in mind with a Tesla. It is very similar to road tripping in a gas car and there are things you still need to do or make sure you have and have in place before you get going. And this is even more true if the road trip is a long one.
- Make sure your tires are good to go with tread and are inflated properly
- Make sure you have an air inflator
- Make sure you have a good and bright LED flashlight
- Make sure you have a comprehensive roadside emergency kit
- Make sure you have a tire repair kit or Modern Spare tire and jack
- Make sure you keep a first aid kit in the car
- Make sure you have jack pucks in case you need roadside assistance or it gets and worked on at a shop
- Make sure you have a travel charger and adapters as well as your included J1772 adapter
- Consider buying a CCS to NACS adapter (not really needed in the future)
- Make sure you have filled up the wiper fluid
- Make sure you take wiper fluid in a bottle and a squeegee
- Bring some saved grocery bags for trash or just bring a couple trash bags (I keep a couple in the sub trunk)
- Depending on how long the road trip is, bring a cooler with ice packs to keep food and drinks cold or consider getting a plug-in cooler
- Make sure you have some microfiber clots and unscented baby wipes (for spills and seat cleaning)
- Consider bringing a small handled battery operated or plugin vaccum
- When navigating to your destination, consider instead of stopping for long charging periods, charge enough to get you to the next charger to avoid waiting. Additionally, try navigating to as many 250kw chargers along your route and filter out the 150kw chargers. This will shortened your charge time. If you think you want to get to the next spot and stop to eat and take a break then a 150kw charger might be a good option.
NOTE: While I have never done this, I think you can also lower your amperage at a 250kw charger in case you want to take a longer break. This might allow you to get something to eat and relax a little longer if you don't mind. But I wouldn't want to hog a charger just to do that but it is a viable option if the car is capable of adjusting the power intake at a supercharger. Again, wanting to be curteous to other drivers it might just be better to go to a 150kw station.
So many good tips. Why are the pucks good to have. Please tell me more
@@isipwater You need the pucks for two reasons: 1) the holes for the pucks show the specific lift points that you should use, and 2) they protect the underside of the car and the battery pack from the jack. They’re like $20 for a set.
@@karmachameleon326 Good to know. I really appreciate it
Thank you for the extensive list of tips! I’ll definitely keep these in mind for the future!
Thanks for the tips!
A side benefit of the charging stops is getting out of the seat and exercising/stretching. It's unhealthy to sit for more than 2-3 hours at a time (blood clots, for instance). Plus, it's good for your head. We drive from Ohio to southern Florida routinely in a long range M3 even though we have a nice German SUV. Even with the stops, the Tesla is a much better driving experience for both driver and passenger.
That is correct, it makes it a completely different experience and it’s healthy to stop that often
I really like the way you mixed different angles together in a seamless fashion. Also very informative since I am thinking about taking a road trip with my M3. Thank you.
Thank you! I try to keep the story interesting one way or another!
Nice job as as a Tesla owner this is appreciated. When traveling I also enjoy the net flicks , Hulu and the games as well . The stops you mentioned definitely adds to the trip but I find these stops refreshing
And provides time to relax
Keep posting like the honesty
Thank you for the compliment! You are correct, it is healthy and don’t feel it as much!
You deserve hundreds and thousands of subscribers! thank you for making this video!
Thank you for the amazing compliment! 🙏🏽
This a good short on what to expect in a long road trip. I’m Planning the switch from gas to electric for the main car in the family. Also, great on the subscriptions. You’re getting close to the first 500 step. I’m working on mine. I started my channel with cooking. 😊 looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you
Great video! I love the different shots and your storytelling
Thank you for the comment!
Loved the video. Very informative! The shots were awesome as well! Keep it up!
Thank you! 🙏🏽
One of the best videos on a road trip with a Tesla Model Y. I love your editing skills, makes for a good viewing. You earned another subscriber.
Except it is a Model 3.
Thank you! I appreciate it the compliment! I’ll be posting more shortly.
Yes, very nice editing job on this video.
Loved the whole journey & vlog, that was super enjoyable 🤗
Thank you! I'll be posting a lot more!
@@TunaBabyTunchi heck ya, i subbed 😎
Thank you!!
This video was the perfect length. Great job.
Yay, thank you! 🙏🏽
Helpful, thanks.
You're welcome!
I love your editing and video style! This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and will be subscribing! Great job!! Keep it up 🎉
Thank you for the compliment! I’ll be posting more frequently!
I forgot to mention, you did a FANTASTIC job with this video!
Thank you for the amazing comment!
Great video
Thank you!
Enjoyed watching this no nonsense video. Not sure if I missed this. How much did you spend in this case for charging and how many miles did you drive?
Great video. No unnecessary drama. The reality of what a cross country road trip with an EV is really like.
Thank you! Yes, I try to be straight forward!
Videography is outstanding.
Thank you!
Good one, music as well!!
Thanks for the compliment!
Good job on your video. I was entertained lol
Thank you!!
dude this production quality is insane nice job man ‼️‼️
Appreciate it!
Nice production
Thank you 🙏🏽
Good job with the video!
I'm glad you like it!!
Damn thanks for this video you answered the question I had
Of course! I’m glad I was able to help!
Nice video. I’ve stopped at some of those same super chargers on my way to FL.
That's cool
GREAT video! I drove from Chicago to Albuquerque and had no problems chargerging. All of the locations had businesses with bathrooms and food. Believe it or not most of the Tesla Charging Stations were at a Pilot or Luv's Truck Stop, and these were the most fun stops. About 80% had hotels. Of the 14 charging stops/locations, only one had nothing but chargers; it was isolated, but it would be difficult for anyone but a Tesla owner to know that it was there (I always carry a handgun on road trips any way)! Auto Pilot or FSD is a big, big assist; I used only my Auto Pilot.
It's really not that bad driving a Tesla on a roadtrip
how much total did it cost to charge for the whole trip and average how much per stop? did the prices vary by location like with gas?
This actually is a great example of where putting the car on the Amtrak Auto Train would be perfect. Look it up, it’s DC to Sanford Fl
You’re absolutely right!
Fan of stopping more often and shallower charges. Better for your body, keeps you fresher and easier on the battery. 90 mins is my max.
Hey Great Video! The only thing that I would add is I always have a spare tire and a patch kit in the car just in case. Modern Spare is a company that makes spare tires specifically for vehicles that do not have a spare.
Thank you for the amazing tip! I’ll definitely keep that in mind for the future!
I also made a trip this year of 800 miles with a model Y RWD and did just 4 stops 😊
You are lucky then!
Yep rhats why i m waiting for an aptera since it will be more economic
I assume the app/path thing takes into account the charge slowdown that begins around 80% of current 100% capacity.
Does it try to balance movement and charge? Like, in a larger city, you might be able to charge "here" when you're at 35% charge but, if you drove another 30 miles, you could hit another supercharger over "there" at 25% charge. Which would it be likely to choose?
And what about when you have to go too far between Tesla superchargers but you might pass some CCS or similar providing 125 or 150KW? Is it as good handling/noting "competitor" chargers?
Finally (sorry), how many KW are transferred per minute at a Tesla SC? Or are they even that fast? Is it minutes per KW?
I have a trip coming. First day 970 miles I'll stop 4 times after a home range charge. Longer stops for a lunch and dinner.
Good luck on the trip!
I find half the time the tesla charges to fast to order and eat food. I have to move it alot to avoid idle fees. I find supercharger hopping tedious. If rather get food and a good charge and skip chargers when I can. Not always though and I know the value of a fast charge and smaller stops. I try and find that best balance.
Did it actually add 3 hours? Did you subtract the time you would have spent getting gas or stopping to eat in a gas car?
I keep a full size tire with rim in my trunk on trips. I dont pack much so my bags can go in frunk also.
This can be super helpful
Like you said the best part is if you multitask. For me it saves time because you don’t have to stop and get gas then go somewhere to get food and eat.
Yes! Exactly, you have to make the most out of it
I multitask all the time while driving my model 3. Write essays and read books. It's saves me time
How much did you spend for the charging
Drove from Orlando to DC and captured my stopping time From a second I exited a highway to the second I got back on it. The total was 2 hours and 34 mins
Yup that sounds about right
Love the skateboard 😂
Thank you!!
hey guys here it is
We "Amelia" my Tesla 3 performance and I went from Asheville to Nova scotia, Quebec city, the Great Lakes, Victoria, Cape Flattery, San Francisco, Mendocino, LA, Tajuana, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Austin, New Orleans, Key West and back home to Asheville. 13,850 miles, 35 states, 32 days, 96 charging stops, 2 times had to change nozzles (not working). I used only Tesla on board charging maps, not once I had to wait. This is only possible with a Tesla. Go do it guy's. Charging cost was $0.22 to $0.63 a Kwh on my trip average 3.5m/kw
Crossing the USA and Canada I was ready for anything. In SF I broke a wheel but I had a spare and jack, changed wheel while charging.
in Covington La. a Ford Lightening driver had to wait 4 Hours to make it back home (80miles 8KW charger)
Qs ? leave comment
thanks
Thank you for the additional information!
Great video, yet another example of why it’s so easy to take road trips in a Tesla, so many naysayers say it can’t be done( even still in 2023) …
You are correct, it’s a lot easier no a days with almost no worries
Hi, thank you for the video.
How much was your total cost of charging for the trip?
About $144
Enjoyed your Tesla trip charging information. Great camera work too. At one point I was interested in the Ford Lightning until they only offered an 80K version. I have been driving a Kia Rio and what I spend to get me around plus the cost of the car itself, doesn't make sense to go electric. At least watching your experience on charging helped me understand how it would go if I owned an electric vehicle. I read Ford is going to add Tesla charging stations as alternate charging stations to their electric cars. I wonder how that will go on long trips when more alternate brands of electric cars are looking to charge their electric cars at Tesla charging stations.
Thank you! Also, the Tesla charging network is a game changer for long road trips for EVs for sure
Exactly right. I did a much shorter 500 mi round trip Miami to Tampa and back and just stopped twice on the road. Wasn’t bad at all. People who bemoan EV charging during long trips prob are trying to charge at non-Tesla facilities. Yes, I’ve tried this and they are very iffy. Tesla chargers, on the other hand, are excellent and readily available.
I completely agree!
Great Video! As a new Tesla Owner - most are probably curious the cost of charging and the speed you are traveling -
Great point! I'll show that on the next road trip video!
I have a feeling this video will get views as it’s good quality good thumbnail easy good retention and amazing for the average consumer to watch
Thank you! That’s what I’m hoping for!
One thing that is important on a road trip is making sure all your servicing is up to date, as you mentioned. I recently did a 5000km (3100mi) road trip in my EV6 and with a set service schedule I knew it would be due while on my trip. So I knew to take the car in for a service just before leaving.
As I understand it, though, Tesla hasn't got preset servicing. So I'm wondering how much warning does it give you? Can you plan servicing ahead of your trip?
Thanks for the video, by the way.
Tesla does a pretty good job of notifying you on the servicing. Whether on the app or on the car itself. Thanks for the awesome comment!
Nice video. Great info and seemed very accurate. You need a wireless mic though. Lol.
Thank you for the compliment! I actually ordered one this week as I’m taking CZcams more seriously now.
Good video. If you don’t have range anxiety you could have spent less time at the sc. I went on a recent trip and I could have saved 15 minutes by charging less at the last stop and arriving with less battery percentage.
Thank you for the compliment! And you are right, I almost did that at the end too
@@TunaBabyTunchi I am glad I added extra the 15 minutes because I had additional reserves.
Good Video. How are you driving the Tesla in standard autopilot without keeping a hand on the wheel? Mine will disengage autosteer after several warnings.
Thank you for the compliment! So mine still gives warnings but I’m quick to touch the steering wheel
Video brabo
Thank you 🙏🏽
cleanest model 3 factory spec by far
Thank you!
Great video, it would have been nice to know how much you were paying per charge to see how much it costs to charge vs gas up in a traditional car.
I made a short in my profile, it shows how much I paid each charge
What was the total amount of drive vs how long it would’ve taken in gas vehicle?
You left out the most important item. How much did it cost??????
I drive my old Saturn to Florida often and I stop for gas twice when I leave with a full tank and arrive with gas to spare. That works out to about 30 gallons of gas. I don't think I will be buying a Tesla anytime soon but may consider it when my saturn dies, right now I have 230,000+ miles on it and have never had a major repair. I wonder if I had had a Tesla would I have had to change the battery out by now and how much would it have cost?
Something that most people don’t think about is charging stops give you a break from driving. I see the forced charging stops as positive, not a negative. It allows you to get out of your car for a stretch or get something to eat. Most new vehicles remind you to take a break every two hours. Teslas can go between 2 1/2 to three hours between stops so stopping to charge every two to three hours is safer than being able to drive for longer periods.
I agree, it’s an automatic reminder to stop, it’s safer for everyone!
To speed up the process, you could just check yourself what percentage the car estimates to the next charger, and try to get it between 5-15%, to maximize the charging speed and avoiding the unnessessary charging. But this video maybe was just about following the cars navigation system so I understand.
Good video!
You are correct, this was just for video purposes and keeping it simple. But that’s a great idea!
is there anyway to do a 800 mi roadtrip without adding 3 hours?
@@JordaanFPS yes
@@topias7849 what would you say is best? I drive ~811 or 11hrs and 9 minutes to my destination during the holidays. I’m planning on going back December 23rd. I’ve been hearing that since it will be cold the charge will be even longer. I travel with family so when we stop it’s about 10-20 minutes each stop anyways (not counting for lunch).
What’s best practice if I don’t want to add in a crazy amount of time in just charging or want to have something similar to a gas vehicle in terms of road tripping? I’ve only seen people having to add on a big amount of time on road trips not the other way around
@@JordaanFPS i would recommend ”A Better Route Planner” application. You can specify so many things about your car, trip, chargera etc. so it will tell you the best stopping method.
That south of the border theme park at 3:42 is a place I saw all the time growing up going to Disney world never saw anyone there. Just last week drove past somehow still open and still empty.
I don’t know how it stays open either lol
Compare that to a Toyota Sienna (06). An 800 mile road trip would cost 80-90 dollars in fuel. A with a range greater than 500 miles, I would only need to stop once to take on fuel. Normal fill up would take 5-10 min and I’m back on the road
The 5 stops in the Tesla are going to extend your road trip by 2.5 hours. And then there is the cost of using a 440 volt charger which is 25 to 40 dollars. 25 X 5 = $125.00 - $200
….
So, in the end, the trip will take 2.5 hours longer and cost $40 to $100 more than driving a petrol powered van…..
Humm
Thanks for this video. I am relocating from CA to TX soon and I would rather do a cross country trip and explore the 🇺🇸 than fork up $1000+ to get it transported and get a one way ticket to my destination. Seems to be straight forward but knowing that I may experience range loss since I’m going to have cargo up on the roof rack.
nice
Thanks
Although it is very easy to just let Tesla plan the trip, I usually modify it. Since all Tesla SC are shown along the route, I consider stopping only at V3 SC. Second, since Tesla shows you nearby facilities and distances, I plan a charging stop around lunch breaks; since it takes time to eat lunch, by the time I am ready to leave, the car has enough charge to possibly skip a stop. Last, I like to also use ABRP since it is easier to fine tune a trip.
This sounds pretty nice, TBH. We like to stop every couple hours or so, and both his video and your idea make it seem like no big deal to hit up some chargers along the way. It can't be too different from stopping at a gas station and then going to a restaurant or coffee shop, after all.
I did not know that you can search for V3 chargers! Is ABRP an app?
@@TunaBabyTunchi ABetterRoutePlanner is the bomb! app/website, even better/smarter and more flexible than tesla in-car nav for planning.. but the car does just fine itself, maybe stops a little longer and less frequently, not quite as optimized.
You can filter chargers on the nav map with the "lightning bolts" icons at top of search list, but... it doesn't filter V3/250kw vs V2/150kw, just level2 destination chargers (1 bolt), 72kw urban chargers (2bolts) and 3bolts is v2/v3.
You can use some other apps etc to filter... but, easiest is to just click on the charger red pin icon on map to show details, it will show "up to 250kw" as well as icons to search nearby (food, coffee, toilets etc- very handy!)... so if there are two chargers near where I want to stop, check which is 250kw, and also which is less full .. you don't want to stop at a full 150kw charge location, as they split power and you will only get 72kw if sharing (eg 1a and 2a stalls both in use)... v3 is always full power even if full.
@@TunaBabyTunchi you can search for v3 from inside your car. ABRP = A Better Route Planner and there is an iOS and Android app. You can’t specify V3, but you can look at each SC it recommends stopping at and determining if it is V2 or V3. Depending on your battery chemistry and charge curve, a V3 may not offer a huge advantage EXCEPT at a busy V2 SC, the 150 kw is shared between adjacent charge ports (1A/1B, 2A/2B, etc.
i have driven from Toronto Canada to Orlando and back. it's about 9 charging stops, but i think i only spent 2.5 hours each way charging.
It’s not that bad
You said about playing games while driving. That is a NO NO, you are still responsible for the driving, the car will assist but you need to pay attention to the drive.
You’re right
I love taking my Model Y on road trips. So much more pleasant than an ICE car. I usually watch CZcams videos at supercharger stops after taking care of necessities. Usually, charging completes before I have finished one video! I love having breaks every 2 hours or so. It isn't very safe to drive stretches longer than that.
Couldn't agree more!
thanks for sharing, how ever you didn't mention cost of the drive from D.C. to ORLANDO .
You are right, I forgot. But it was about $77
Thank you for sharing this. It's really helpful for people like me who are hesitant about getting a Tesla car. I love the song you used in this video(@5:30). What's the name of this song?
Thank you for watching! It's Get Little Bit Of Rock by Lincoln Grounds
Entertainment for sure!😅
Great video!
Thank you for the compliment! 🙏🏽
Toyota Camry: 500 miles of range for 5 minutes at the gas pump. Gas stations are *everywhere* .
No range anxiety ever!
How many miles can that Camry drive by itself?
@@TunaBabyTunchi FSD cannot drive by itself either:
Fully Supervised Driving (at all times)
Gas stations aren't everywhere just so you know.
@@MF2_ETaube In America, gas stations are *everywhere* . There are only a few superchargers, along major highways. Tesla owner has range anxiety.
Toyota Camry owner has no anxiety, EVER.
Bro I have the same car as him. Not once did we sweat no range anxiety bullshit. GPS automatically routes you to a supercharger. And I don't even care about "selling you". Literally keep your car bro, it's ok. But thisnis the reality. And if someone runs out of battery, that's there own stupid ass fault for ignoring the gps 😂
Hands on the wheel mister....
I forgot
@TunaBabyTunchi cute but the car reminds you. You can't "forget" your video is the type that Tesla hater use as evidence of how unsafe Tesla's FSD is. You're doing harm to the brand. IJS....
Cute but I could care less about the opinion of a Tesla hater.
@@TunaBabyTunchi ok....
Charging stations don’t have roofs. This means you are going to get soaking wet when it rains. You have to wait in car while charging. Your trip takes twice as long as ice cars.
It’s got Netflix tho
Get ABRP! I set that sucker to speed setting of 120%. I drive 80-85mph. I charge to 100% just before I leave. I can do a 450 mile trip with charging stops in just under 7 hours. In my wifes car I do it in 6h15m.
Also mention I have the same car. Going 80-85mph I 100% to 0% get 225 miles. The max you can go until you get diminishing returns on arrival time is about 87mph.
You can also set ABRP to avoid specific chargers if you only want to stop at V3 chargers which I would recommend. I don't like V2 chargers. They take too long lol. Oh and at each charger I will input the next charger into the navigator on the car so it knows exactly when to preheat before the next charge.
I did not know that you can search for V3 chargers! Thank you for the tips!
@@RxPharmer how do you configure ABRP to avoid V2 Superchargers? I don't see that capability and I have Premium subscription.
@mrktm65sx Okay, so it's not as easy as my comment was making it out to be. I realize that now. BUT basically, in the settings you can set it to only choose Tesla SC out of the charger selection they have. Plan your route and check the chargers ABRP chooses for you to the Tesla website. The website I'm pretty sure tells you if they're 150 or 250kW. If they're 150kW you can click the X next to the charger on the route and it will ask you if you want to avoid this charger just for this trip or all future trips. Just select all future trips. I've done that for a couple chargers. There's one in Birmingham, AL that I avoid like the plague since it's inside a parking garage.
Making five 25-minute stops each time, it's advisable to avoid frequent use of the fast charger. Their reliability can be hit or miss. Personally, I'm not prepared for that level of inconvenience at the moment. I'll eagerly anticipate the day when I can complete an 800-mile journey with just one 15-minute stop. Considering my current hourly pay of $150 (where time is money), a three-hour difference would translate to a cost of $450 for me.
How much did you spend total on charging and how many miles did you travel total?
$21-24 for each charging session x 4-5 = $84-120
So it added about 2-3 hours of charging and I traveled about 850 miles
I thought you could drive for like 5 hours before charging again? Why do you have to charge ever 2 hours?
How can you leave both your hands free without warning during autopilot?
The warning is sometimes delayed but it’ll always show up
25 minutes at each stop. How full did the battery get at each stop?
It depends, each time is different. The battery charges enough just to get to the next charging station.
So how long did it actually take you with charging?? How many hours
Closer to about 15 hours or so
I saw you that you drove without holding steering wheel.
Can you do that while using autopilot?
I was dink when holding steering wheel lightly 🤦♂️🤔
You can drive without touching the steering wheel. But it will ask you to touch the wheel every so often.
I don’t believe you mentioned which model you have. I’m guessing a performance Model 3?
Correct, it's a 2023 model 3 performance
What was your avg speed and Wh/mile with what wheel set?
About 70-75mph
@@TunaBabyTunchi are you trying to keep us in suspense? You're missing one of the major efficiency measurement.. the Wh/mile. What was it? If you made a trip log, what was the total consumption KWh and how many miles driven total? That will let us know how efficient (or not) running the car 70-75mph with the 21" Uber wheels. It'd be a shame if you didn't track it.
You shouldn't let your Tesla sit at 100% charge for a long duration, only if it has LFP batteries. You can set the charge limit to 100% and then set your departure time. The car will have the complete charge when you are ready to go. There are 3 types of Tesla Superchargers, 70kw, 150kw and 250kw. Make sure you are using the 250kw on later Model Teslas that can do up to 250kw charging speeds.
I did not know that, thank you for the tips!
@@TunaBabyTunchi also 150kw superchargers will share the charge with the next stall thus slowing your charge time. 250kw superchargers dont share the charge with the next stall. The info is on the screen when navigating to a supercharger
Except it didn't sit at 100% for a "long duration." Supercharging to full is not an issue nor is leaving it fully charged overnight. Just don't make Supercharging a daily habit and you'll be fine.
The LFP 100% thing is actually a drawback in my mind and actually due to difficulty balancing the cells. Shorter range is shorter range.
@@TecnamTwin I never said supercharging to full is an issue. Initially he said that the charge was 96% during the day and left with 96% night the next morning. That can damage the battery unless it is a LFP battery pack. Tesla recommends charging to 80% for maximum battery life, supercharging to 100% during trips is fine.
Hey TBT, well done! I enjoyed watching your road-trip video. It was informative and well edited. I’m not an EV driver yet but if you had made the same road-trip in an ICE, you probably would have stopped twice to fill’er up instead of stopping five times to recharge the battery. That would have saved hours of time but does the cost savings driving your Tesla justify the added time it took to make the trip? What do you think, TBT??
Thank you for the awesome compliment! So driving the Tesla on a road trip isn’t the best option. But day to day driving beats an regular car because I charge 100% for free. I rarely go on road trips. But I will possibly make a video about day to day driving because it’s totally different than road trips.
6:32 The audio in the car gets very garbled. I understand if you don't have a lavaliere microphone to isolate your voice but you should consider dubbing over the broken audio. Other than that this was an informative video.
You are right, I didn’t know until I was editing but by then it was too late. I’ll do better next time
Is autopilot going to make you sleepy for nothing to do? Coz I feel having cruise control can cause me sleepy, while wife (don't know cruise control) actually feel better by constantly adjust gas, LOL
Auto pilot will definitely make you sleepy, don’t tell your wife! 😂
Dude, only 1,000 subs? That's gonna change.
Most definitely will!
Never had range anxiety. Ever. I have the same car as him. Now I will play devils advocate: a non tesla ev, im unsure if they'd auto route you to charging stations on the way like Tesla does. And if they dont, THEN yes, I would have range anxiety in that particular vehicle.We just did 2 300+ mile trips this month though and one was in bumfuck nowhere and we were totally fine😏
Just my experience. Take it or leave it. No one is trying to "persuade" anyone. Especially since I dont get anything out of it, so it's whatever to me, tbh😂
100% not trying to convince anyone, just sharing the experience 👊🏽
what year is your model 3?
2022 model 3 performance
Do you have to pay to charge?
I do, I don’t remember what was the exact cost
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Are you using fsd?
No, just lane assist
What was the total for the chargers?
I don’t remember unfortunately
Like how he is like we are is the middle of no where... an it's literally a town with pretty much everything.
lol you aren’t wrong
Level 2 charging isn't 'slightly' faster than 120v (Level 1), it's 10 times faster.
I used the wrong adjective lol but you are right
It depletes the battery? You mean degrades the battery?
Yes, I did mean that. Thank you!
Why is it noisier than my 1980 Toyota hot hatch with the window rolled down and running at 70mph?
Haha it was the camera because it was mounted wrong
did you get enhanced autopilot, FSD or just standard autopilot?
Just the standard autopilot, but even that is more than enough to enhance the experience driving long distances.
@@TunaBabyTunchi thanks, I've been considering buying rwd model3 but not sure if I should wait for the refresh or just buy it now. What do you suggest
So they recently made a huge price cut for Tesla's. Mine car now that I purchased in end of 2022 costs about about 10k less now. So it's hard to say how long that price will last. But I will let you know that it's unlike any other car you've driven.
@@TunaBabyTunchi Thanks, I am from NJ so there's a $4000 state rebate on base model 3 on top of federal credit. I believe the model 3 would be around $29000 assuming I take advantage of both credits.
@@ahaskhan exactly even better, probably the best time to purchase