Steve takes his Tesla Model 3 to the Alps to see if going all that way in an electric vehicle really is possible. #tesla #model3 #skiing #electricvehicles
36:51 - The video states 2.5 Wh / mile. This is wrong. It should say ‘2.5miles / kWh’, hence 400kWh for 1000 miles. Thank you to Neil Gribbin for spotting!
Nice video, thanks! Sorry to see it took you so long. Thinking of driving to the Alps in our model Y long range in a few months, hope it doesn’t take us as long 😊
Your range being "sucked" while waiting for the train was also due to it expecting to charge. At 12:54 in the video, it shows "Preconditioning" which is heating the battery. Looks like that ski rack is seriously harming range as I got 3.6 miles/kWh through winter in a Model Y. Also curious why you didn't fully charge at home (or Derbion at the Superchargers there) as they'd be half the price of that Shell recharge in Allestree. I recognised that one!
Good spot. I did actually charge at home - never used the Allestree chargers! I think I've only ever used one non-Tesla charger, which was in Ireland as their Supercharger network is a bit lacking.
Thanks for this video, Steve. I'm actively considering an M3LR and indeed test-drove one yesterday. This has really helped address my concerns about range anxiety. And your point about carbon is spot on - we all need to do our bit to help the environment. Looking forward to Part Two!
I’ve done 15k miles in less than a year and because of the charging network it really isn’t a problem, even across countries. Other manufacturers should be concentrating on building out networks, as quickly as possible. The future is here!
Very interesting video and I learned a lot about supercharging (have yet to take our M3LR on a road trip)! I also didn’t know you could take a car over the channel! I’m in the US, but love England and France and hope to make it back soon!
Yes, by train or by boat. There was actually a slight bit of carbon due to the train which is about 2kg I think, or around 20 miles in a diesel BMW! Hopefully you’ll make it over soon - you’ll be most welcome! We’re eager to take the boys to the US, which we also love.
Steve great video thanks. Personally I’d have just bowled down the A26 from Calais and let the navigation recalibrate. However hindsight is a wonderful thing. Safe travels
I did the same trip Derby to Chamonix a few years ago in a standard range MG ZS, it was fine too but you're right "shudder" about the none tesla chargers at Dover, even though they were free to use, I plugged into the Tesla ones and paid.
Indeed. Tesla is slowly widening access, although I have had to moan at a few people at the chargers that think they can just park there even if they are not charging!
I've done a similiar route in my old Polestar 2 but the software is not even close to this. It shows chargers but this Tesla network is next level. I returned my 2022 Polstar 2 after the lease and bought a Model Y. As much as I disliked Tesla before I turned into a big fan. The range anxiety and charging frustration we experienced in the Polestar 2 is completely gone using the Tesla maps and Supercharging network. Our family has travelled 10,000 kms on roadtrips ever since getting the Model Y. The Polestar 2 was a good looking and great driving car but as an EV it was rubbish.
There are some great EVs in the market that are completely destroyed by the charging experience. I love my Tesla and my wife spent a couple of months in an Ioniq 5 before it spat us out on the M1. She has a Model Y now and I have no concerns about her getting around, even if she needs to make a longer journey.
Hi Angus. Many thanks for watching the video and for your question. I should have made the total journey time clearer - I’ll do so in part 2 - The Return! However, we left at 1300 UK time and got to resort at 2200 French time. So 32 hours including 5 hours in a hotel. I still wouldn’t fly!
@@lazarette Hi Angus. I think I did about 4.5 hours of charging. Plus, you may or may not be able to eat during charging depending on facilities or lack of. If you can do it in one hit, plus you take some sandwiches, then just take the Googlemaps journey time and add in 4.5 hours and you won’t be far off. Remember to add the charge at the end so you have enough to park with. Of course the Tesla should work this out for you but I think it was optimistic. Turn off ‘avoid tolls’ and keep your speed to 75mph or below! I think 15 hours is doable in one hit.
France , relative to the UK, has a poor/sparce network of chargers. I wouldn't attempt to drive to the alps in an EV. I can drive door-to-door 750 miles on a full tank of diesel.....and a lot, lot quicker. Plus how well did the battery cope with being parked at altitude in very, very cold (overnight) temperatures for a week before heading home...and having to repeat the charging nonsense yet again ?
Hi. See Part 2! Only lost a couple of percent over the week, plus I made that back up going down hill. I also have to say, having done the journey several times since, I would never go back to a non EV. Loads of Superchargers in France for a Tesla, plus when the snow came down as I left resort the Tesla was mighty with its weight, four wheel drive and fine motor control. French cars were spinning out with snow chains on, yet the Model 3 was planted.
Very interesting video, I’m going to the alps in June from Wales in a model 3p and if I have to stop for 8 charge sessions and add 4.5 hrs on to my journey time then it’ll be bye bye Tesla when we get home 😂, we have two drivers and I know I could hit it with just one refuel in the vw golf and maybe three short breaks. In a way I’m already dreading this journey especially after watching this, poor boys must have been to tears 🙄
36:51 - The video states 2.5 Wh / mile. This is wrong. It should say ‘2.5miles / kWh’, hence 400kWh for 1000 miles. Thank you to Neil Gribbin for spotting!
Nice video, thanks! Sorry to see it took you so long. Thinking of driving to the Alps in our model Y long range in a few months, hope it doesn’t take us as long 😊
Your range being "sucked" while waiting for the train was also due to it expecting to charge. At 12:54 in the video, it shows "Preconditioning" which is heating the battery. Looks like that ski rack is seriously harming range as I got 3.6 miles/kWh through winter in a Model Y. Also curious why you didn't fully charge at home (or Derbion at the Superchargers there) as they'd be half the price of that Shell recharge in Allestree. I recognised that one!
Good spot. I did actually charge at home - never used the Allestree chargers! I think I've only ever used one non-Tesla charger, which was in Ireland as their Supercharger network is a bit lacking.
A very interesting video highlighting just how practical EVs can be without the worry of charging anxiety!
Thanks for this video, Steve. I'm actively considering an M3LR and indeed test-drove one yesterday. This has really helped address my concerns about range anxiety. And your point about carbon is spot on - we all need to do our bit to help the environment. Looking forward to Part Two!
I’ve done 15k miles in less than a year and because of the charging network it really isn’t a problem, even across countries. Other manufacturers should be concentrating on building out networks, as quickly as possible.
The future is here!
thanks, looking forward to part 2
Great video, interesting insights and that you used the suckers on the glass, I have sea sucker bike rack and was nervous using it. Thanks for sharing
Many thanks for your comments. First video! Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video! considering doing the journey myself so will make sure the toll road button is pushed! Thanks for all the tips!
Thanks for watching - appreciated.
Really loved your story. I am considering driving in April. I’m sure the adventure is worth it! Thank you for sharing
Did you make the trip?
Very interesting video and I learned a lot about supercharging (have yet to take our M3LR on a road trip)! I also didn’t know you could take a car over the channel! I’m in the US, but love England and France and hope to make it back soon!
Yes, by train or by boat. There was actually a slight bit of carbon due to the train which is about 2kg I think, or around 20 miles in a diesel BMW!
Hopefully you’ll make it over soon - you’ll be most welcome! We’re eager to take the boys to the US, which we also love.
Steve great video thanks. Personally I’d have just bowled down the A26 from Calais and let the navigation recalibrate. However hindsight is a wonderful thing. Safe travels
Yep, have done every time since!
I did the same trip Derby to Chamonix a few years ago in a standard range MG ZS, it was fine too but you're right "shudder" about the none tesla chargers at Dover, even though they were free to use, I plugged into the Tesla ones and paid.
It's a great road trip which I've done many times since!
As a none tesla owner, I would have charged before I hit the terminal, and then navigated by a preferred IEcharge network at 30c a kWh.
Good video. Just to let you know, any EVB can use the Eurotunnel Tesla chargers
Indeed. Tesla is slowly widening access, although I have had to moan at a few people at the chargers that think they can just park there even if they are not charging!
I've done a similiar route in my old Polestar 2 but the software is not even close to this. It shows chargers but this Tesla network is next level. I returned my 2022 Polstar 2 after the lease and bought a Model Y. As much as I disliked Tesla before I turned into a big fan. The range anxiety and charging frustration we experienced in the Polestar 2 is completely gone using the Tesla maps and Supercharging network. Our family has travelled 10,000 kms on roadtrips ever since getting the Model Y. The Polestar 2 was a good looking and great driving car but as an EV it was rubbish.
There are some great EVs in the market that are completely destroyed by the charging experience. I love my Tesla and my wife spent a couple of months in an Ioniq 5 before it spat us out on the M1. She has a Model Y now and I have no concerns about her getting around, even if she needs to make a longer journey.
So how long did it take ? You said “14 hours too long” ? Or was it 14 hours ? Thanks for the write up!
Hi Angus. Many thanks for watching the video and for your question. I should have made the total journey time clearer - I’ll do so in part 2 - The Return!
However, we left at 1300 UK time and got to resort at 2200 French time. So 32 hours including 5 hours in a hotel.
I still wouldn’t fly!
Ah thanks ! So I normally drive to Les gets from Dover and takes about 8 hours plus a break. How much time do you think I need to allow in a m3 Lr?
I know that’s a big question but was planning on 11 hours all in, and now slightly panicking :)
@@lazarette Hi Angus. I think I did about 4.5 hours of charging. Plus, you may or may not be able to eat during charging depending on facilities or lack of.
If you can do it in one hit, plus you take some sandwiches, then just take the Googlemaps journey time and add in 4.5 hours and you won’t be far off. Remember to add the charge at the end so you have enough to park with. Of course the Tesla should work this out for you but I think it was optimistic.
Turn off ‘avoid tolls’ and keep your speed to 75mph or below!
I think 15 hours is doable in one hit.
Thanks Steve!
Perhaps you should have switched to km when you came over to France?
My mind still thinks in miles!
You need to get an EV with a ski tunnel (such as my Enyaq 😅)
I’ve been down since with less people and the skis go in the car quite nicely which does increase range.
100 miles per charge? fuccccck that
That's not the norm. I have made it back since, door to door, with 4 charges.
France , relative to the UK, has a poor/sparce network of chargers. I wouldn't attempt to drive to the alps in an EV. I can drive door-to-door 750 miles on a full tank of diesel.....and a lot, lot quicker. Plus how well did the battery cope with being parked at altitude in very, very cold (overnight) temperatures for a week before heading home...and having to repeat the charging nonsense yet again ?
Hi. See Part 2! Only lost a couple of percent over the week, plus I made that back up going down hill. I also have to say, having done the journey several times since, I would never go back to a non EV. Loads of Superchargers in France for a Tesla, plus when the snow came down as I left resort the Tesla was mighty with its weight, four wheel drive and fine motor control. French cars were spinning out with snow chains on, yet the Model 3 was planted.
This is where EV driving really breaks down and makes the trip twice as long as it should be
no carbon lolololol,,,, oh ur serious
stealth>nemesis
Very interesting video, I’m going to the alps in June from Wales in a model 3p and if I have to stop for 8 charge sessions and add 4.5 hrs on to my journey time then it’ll be bye bye Tesla when we get home 😂, we have two drivers and I know I could hit it with just one refuel in the vw golf and maybe three short breaks. In a way I’m already dreading this journey especially after watching this, poor boys must have been to tears 🙄
How did you get on? I’ve been down 5 times now in a Tesla. No issues.