Tesla Road Trip! Pros & Cons

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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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  • @hutchrt0596
    @hutchrt0596 6 місяців тому +72

    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 UA-cam, Netflix, etc being available.

    • @stephenwaterbury4147
      @stephenwaterbury4147 3 місяці тому +4

      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.

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 Місяць тому +2

      @@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.

    • @stephenwaterbury4147
      @stephenwaterbury4147 Місяць тому +3

      @@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.

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 Місяць тому

      ​@@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

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 Місяць тому

      @@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

  • @WeightsAreFriends
    @WeightsAreFriends 10 місяців тому +50

    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.

  • @diabloiii
    @diabloiii 5 днів тому +2

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  5 днів тому

      Thank you! I try to keep the story interesting one way or another!

  • @KineticEV
    @KineticEV 10 місяців тому +27

    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.

    • @isipwater
      @isipwater 10 місяців тому +1

      So many good tips. Why are the pucks good to have. Please tell me more

    • @karmachameleon326
      @karmachameleon326 10 місяців тому +3

      @@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.

    • @isipwater
      @isipwater 10 місяців тому +1

      @@karmachameleon326 Good to know. I really appreciate it

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you for the extensive list of tips! I’ll definitely keep these in mind for the future!

    • @alexmighty9004
      @alexmighty9004 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for the tips!

  • @anthonytrotman8999
    @anthonytrotman8999 10 місяців тому +19

    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

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for the compliment! You are correct, it is healthy and don’t feel it as much!

  • @Kluseau
    @Kluseau 10 місяців тому +14

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +4

      That is correct, it makes it a completely different experience and it’s healthy to stop that often

  • @VitaminDStain
    @VitaminDStain 2 дні тому +1

    Loved the video. Very informative! The shots were awesome as well! Keep it up!

  • @ahaskhan
    @ahaskhan 10 місяців тому +8

    You deserve hundreds and thousands of subscribers! thank you for making this video!

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the amazing compliment! 🙏🏽

  • @mkrisch1986
    @mkrisch1986 10 місяців тому +11

    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.

    • @BG-xb5hu
      @BG-xb5hu 10 місяців тому +2

      Except it is a Model 3.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! I appreciate it the compliment! I’ll be posting more shortly.

    • @Docjonel
      @Docjonel 2 місяці тому

      Yes, very nice editing job on this video.

  • @LowmanGames
    @LowmanGames 7 днів тому +1

    This video was the perfect length. Great job.

  • @RamenEditsz
    @RamenEditsz 5 днів тому +1

    Loved the whole journey & vlog, that was super enjoyable 🤗

  • @BrandonDoyleMN
    @BrandonDoyleMN 9 місяців тому +2

    Great video! I love the different shots and your storytelling

  • @CookandBakewithSamer
    @CookandBakewithSamer 8 місяців тому +2

    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

  • @chadolof
    @chadolof 10 місяців тому +1

    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 🎉

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the compliment! I’ll be posting more frequently!

  • @realgdp27
    @realgdp27 8 місяців тому +2

    dude this production quality is insane nice job man ‼️‼️

  • @irfanhusein1445
    @irfanhusein1445 9 місяців тому +5

    Great video. No unnecessary drama. The reality of what a cross country road trip with an EV is really like.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, I try to be straight forward!

  • @sunandanpakrashi1
    @sunandanpakrashi1 9 місяців тому +3

    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?

  • @hueandsteve1989
    @hueandsteve1989 8 місяців тому +1

    Helpful, thanks.

  • @DiscoveryOwners
    @DiscoveryOwners 10 місяців тому +3

    I forgot to mention, you did a FANTASTIC job with this video!

  • @lethanglong9523
    @lethanglong9523 9 місяців тому +2

    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?

  • @charlieyou1190
    @charlieyou1190 8 місяців тому +4

    How much did you spend for the charging

  • @floridas_own
    @floridas_own 9 місяців тому +1

    Good job on your video. I was entertained lol

  • @Clarkbar79
    @Clarkbar79 10 місяців тому +4

    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.

  • @willmax95
    @willmax95 10 місяців тому +1

    Damn thanks for this video you answered the question I had

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      Of course! I’m glad I was able to help!

  • @chags3512
    @chags3512 10 місяців тому +2

    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?

  • @Agg1E91
    @Agg1E91 9 місяців тому

    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?

  • @CasperChicago
    @CasperChicago 2 місяці тому +2

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  2 місяці тому

      It's really not that bad driving a Tesla on a roadtrip

  • @stevenhernandez2108
    @stevenhernandez2108 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video

  • @user-yo6hh3ht2k
    @user-yo6hh3ht2k 9 місяців тому +1

    What was the total amount of drive vs how long it would’ve taken in gas vehicle?

  • @wdbldr67
    @wdbldr67 10 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      Good luck on the trip!

    • @wdbldr67
      @wdbldr67 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @rapture2026roshhashanah
    @rapture2026roshhashanah 10 місяців тому +2

    Videography is outstanding.

  • @screencat9186
    @screencat9186 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi, thank you for the video.
    How much was your total cost of charging for the trip?

  • @PhilT993
    @PhilT993 10 місяців тому

    Good job with the video!

  • @douchebag_extradorinaire
    @douchebag_extradorinaire 3 місяці тому +1

    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

  • @OhioKeef
    @OhioKeef 9 місяців тому

    Nice video. I’ve stopped at some of those same super chargers on my way to FL.

  • @pramanikd
    @pramanikd 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the compliment! So mine still gives warnings but I’m quick to touch the steering wheel

  • @johnreese3762
    @johnreese3762 9 місяців тому +1

    Good one, music as well!!

  • @josefzangerle4580
    @josefzangerle4580 23 дні тому +1

    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

  • @EscoPicoTrane
    @EscoPicoTrane 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      I made a short in my profile, it shows how much I paid each charge

  • @Getitstraightyo
    @Getitstraightyo 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice production

  • @amperformance7998
    @amperformance7998 10 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      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!

  • @irideblind
    @irideblind Місяць тому

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  22 дні тому

      I don’t know how it stays open either lol

  • @techreview8661
    @techreview8661 10 місяців тому +1

    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

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! That’s what I’m hoping for!

  • @xXxM4nuxXx
    @xXxM4nuxXx 10 місяців тому +3

    I also made a trip this year of 800 miles with a model Y RWD and did just 4 stops 😊

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      You are lucky then!

    • @gmy33
      @gmy33 10 місяців тому

      Yep rhats why i m waiting for an aptera since it will be more economic

  • @quicker.z
    @quicker.z 2 місяці тому

    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?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! It's Get Little Bit Of Rock by Lincoln Grounds

  • @jamesoliva9531
    @jamesoliva9531 4 місяці тому +1

    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?

  • @NAY2GAS
    @NAY2GAS 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for the amazing tip! I’ll definitely keep that in mind for the future!

  • @drschultz
    @drschultz 3 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @n00bprof82
    @n00bprof82 8 місяців тому +2

    How can you leave both your hands free without warning during autopilot?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  8 місяців тому

      The warning is sometimes delayed but it’ll always show up

  • @user-ej5bd4oq5v
    @user-ej5bd4oq5v 10 місяців тому +2

    thanks for sharing, how ever you didn't mention cost of the drive from D.C. to ORLANDO .

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      You are right, I forgot. But it was about $77

  • @88Oleksiy
    @88Oleksiy 10 місяців тому +1

    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

  • @jalexand007
    @jalexand007 10 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      Yes! Exactly, you have to make the most out of it

    • @Arcticfox7
      @Arcticfox7 10 місяців тому

      I multitask all the time while driving my model 3. Write essays and read books. It's saves me time

  • @epcalderhead
    @epcalderhead 10 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @dirkaloha
    @dirkaloha 2 дні тому +1

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  2 години тому

      Thank you! Also, the Tesla charging network is a game changer for long road trips for EVs for sure

  • @Ivanskis
    @Ivanskis 2 місяці тому

    25 minutes at each stop. How full did the battery get at each stop?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  2 місяці тому +1

      It depends, each time is different. The battery charges enough just to get to the next charging station.

  • @Dr_Flankensteinn
    @Dr_Flankensteinn 8 місяців тому +1

    Great Video! As a new Tesla Owner - most are probably curious the cost of charging and the speed you are traveling -

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  8 місяців тому

      Great point! I'll show that on the next road trip video!

  • @AimAssistAvenue
    @AimAssistAvenue 15 днів тому

    So how long did it actually take you with charging?? How many hours

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 10 місяців тому +2

    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) …

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      You are correct, it’s a lot easier no a days with almost no worries

  • @juanceja899
    @juanceja899 23 дні тому

    what year is your model 3?

  • @allieflounder5764
    @allieflounder5764 10 місяців тому +1

    Love the skateboard 😂

  • @theraven6836
    @theraven6836 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @FarryEntertainment
    @FarryEntertainment 9 місяців тому

    I thought you could drive for like 5 hours before charging again? Why do you have to charge ever 2 hours?

  • @paulspiers5466
    @paulspiers5466 2 місяці тому +1

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  2 місяці тому

      I agree, it’s an automatic reminder to stop, it’s safer for everyone!

  • @johnlogan5559
    @johnlogan5559 3 місяці тому

    What was the total for the chargers?

  • @jamesrose1191
    @jamesrose1191 10 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @vesquivel16
    @vesquivel16 18 днів тому

    Wait how long /miles was the trip

  • @adamlee5504
    @adamlee5504 10 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for the compliment! And you are right, I almost did that at the end too

    • @adamlee5504
      @adamlee5504 10 місяців тому

      @@TunaBabyTunchi I am glad I added extra the 15 minutes because I had additional reserves.

  • @DiscoveryOwners
    @DiscoveryOwners 10 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @LJ-wo1wf
      @LJ-wo1wf 10 місяців тому

      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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      I did not know that you can search for V3 chargers! Is ABRP an app?

    • @cgamiga
      @cgamiga 10 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

    • @DiscoveryOwners
      @DiscoveryOwners 10 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @killalkk
    @killalkk 3 місяці тому +1

    Do you have to pay to charge?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  3 місяці тому

      I do, I don’t remember what was the exact cost

  • @KiyokoHairston
    @KiyokoHairston 10 місяців тому +2

    How much did you spend total on charging and how many miles did you travel total?

    • @Arcticfox7
      @Arcticfox7 10 місяців тому

      $21-24 for each charging session x 4-5 = $84-120

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      So it added about 2-3 hours of charging and I traveled about 850 miles

  • @Reddylion
    @Reddylion 8 місяців тому +2

    nice

  • @coreyverisario6570
    @coreyverisario6570 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice video. Great info and seemed very accurate. You need a wireless mic though. Lol.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the compliment! I actually ordered one this week as I’m taking UA-cam more seriously now.

  • @mikekienker5368
    @mikekienker5368 3 місяці тому +1

    I love taking my Model Y on road trips. So much more pleasant than an ICE car. I usually watch UA-cam 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.

  • @ricksomething
    @ricksomething 4 місяці тому

    Are you using fsd?

  • @topias7849
    @topias7849 9 місяців тому +3

    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!

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  9 місяців тому

      You are correct, this was just for video purposes and keeping it simple. But that’s a great idea!

    • @JordaanFPS
      @JordaanFPS 6 місяців тому

      is there anyway to do a 800 mi roadtrip without adding 3 hours?

    • @topias7849
      @topias7849 6 місяців тому

      @@JordaanFPS yes

    • @JordaanFPS
      @JordaanFPS 6 місяців тому

      @@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

    • @topias7849
      @topias7849 5 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @raymondtrippy3610
    @raymondtrippy3610 10 місяців тому

    I don’t believe you mentioned which model you have. I’m guessing a performance Model 3?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      Correct, it's a 2023 model 3 performance

  • @tjhessmon4327
    @tjhessmon4327 4 місяці тому +1

    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

  • @linusa2996
    @linusa2996 3 місяці тому

    Why is it noisier than my 1980 Toyota hot hatch with the window rolled down and running at 70mph?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha it was the camera because it was mounted wrong

  • @AmishMarine
    @AmishMarine 12 днів тому

    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.

  • @theclutch19
    @theclutch19 10 місяців тому +1

    What was your avg speed and Wh/mile with what wheel set?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      About 70-75mph

    • @theclutch19
      @theclutch19 10 місяців тому

      ​@@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.

  • @bear77h20
    @bear77h20 4 місяці тому +1

    Is it free to charge?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  4 місяці тому

      For the most part it’s not, but there are cases where depending on the car or if you have charging credits, then yes it’s free

  • @sksmokes
    @sksmokes 8 місяців тому +1

    cleanest model 3 factory spec by far

  • @rinatjhen5225
    @rinatjhen5225 10 місяців тому +1

    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 🤦‍♂️🤔

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      You can drive without touching the steering wheel. But it will ask you to touch the wheel every so often.

  • @eduardoferreira6738
    @eduardoferreira6738 8 місяців тому +1

    Video brabo

  • @vlv723
    @vlv723 8 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @NoLimitSquad
    @NoLimitSquad 3 години тому +1

    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😂

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  Годину тому +1

      100% not trying to convince anyone, just sharing the experience 👊🏽

  • @DerekDavis213
    @DerekDavis213 Місяць тому +1

    Toyota Camry: 500 miles of range for 5 minutes at the gas pump. Gas stations are *everywhere* .
    No range anxiety ever!

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  Місяць тому +1

      How many miles can that Camry drive by itself?

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 Місяць тому +1

      @@TunaBabyTunchi FSD cannot drive by itself either:
      Fully Supervised Driving (at all times)

    • @MF2_ETaube
      @MF2_ETaube 10 днів тому +1

      Gas stations aren't everywhere just so you know.

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 10 днів тому +1

      @@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.

    • @NoLimitSquad
      @NoLimitSquad 3 години тому

      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 😂

  • @skepticalmechanic
    @skepticalmechanic 10 місяців тому +1

    It depletes the battery? You mean degrades the battery?

  • @TeslaElonSpaceXFan
    @TeslaElonSpaceXFan 10 місяців тому +2

    ❤❤

  • @ahaskhan
    @ahaskhan 10 місяців тому

    did you get enhanced autopilot, FSD or just standard autopilot?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +2

      Just the standard autopilot, but even that is more than enough to enhance the experience driving long distances.

    • @ahaskhan
      @ahaskhan 10 місяців тому

      @@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

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @ahaskhan
      @ahaskhan 10 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      @@ahaskhan exactly even better, probably the best time to purchase

  • @TimothyOBrien1958
    @TimothyOBrien1958 12 днів тому

    You're saying you need to charge every two hours?

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  12 днів тому

      That’s right, every two hours give or take

  • @vickyda2
    @vickyda2 9 місяців тому +1

    I have 1 questions plz answer it..on full 100% charger what's the miles range

  • @beelust4312
    @beelust4312 9 місяців тому

    Entertainment for sure!😅

  • @RxPharmer
    @RxPharmer 10 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @RxPharmer
      @RxPharmer 10 місяців тому

      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.

    • @RxPharmer
      @RxPharmer 10 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      I did not know that you can search for V3 chargers! Thank you for the tips!

    • @mrktm65sx
      @mrktm65sx 10 місяців тому

      @@RxPharmer how do you configure ABRP to avoid V2 Superchargers? I don't see that capability and I have Premium subscription.

    • @RxPharmer
      @RxPharmer 10 місяців тому +1

      @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.

  • @goldviper5280
    @goldviper5280 10 місяців тому +1

    You never say what the chargers wattage is.

  • @davehobby6421
    @davehobby6421 4 місяці тому +1

    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

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  4 місяці тому

      Auto pilot will definitely make you sleepy, don’t tell your wife! 😂

  • @douggemmill3497
    @douggemmill3497 10 місяців тому +1

    What did it cost you for your trip?

  • @tenblinkers3173
    @tenblinkers3173 10 місяців тому +2

    Level 2 charging isn't 'slightly' faster than 120v (Level 1), it's 10 times faster.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому +1

      I used the wrong adjective lol but you are right

  • @JimRobbinsElfland
    @JimRobbinsElfland 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @TunaBabyTunchi
      @TunaBabyTunchi  10 місяців тому

      You are right, I didn’t know until I was editing but by then it was too late. I’ll do better next time

  • @AK577bd34
    @AK577bd34 9 місяців тому

    You never mentioned how much you spent on charging.