Have to agree. I did a range test in 115F (Arizona), and while I got over 200 miles of 2-lane-highway range, I also saw over 33% battery usage in climate. Put in a sunshade, and the climate energy use dropped in half. And more comfortable too.
We drove from Southern CA to Washington this past summer in our Model Y!! It was a fantastic experience. My MAIN tip is when you map out your route, click on the charger icon and swipe through the photos that pop up on the display. Most of the photos will have the surrounding areas and shops near by. It'll also give you a visual idea of where the chargers are (like in a mall parking structure or behind a Target, etc.)
Without doing all that I can still get from S CA to Washington, also I can take my car in extreme cold winters and go over any terrain , Subaru outback wins lol
Yes, please make a video on FSD and, if possible, discuss the situation that your friend was in that cause him to get in an accident with FSD. Thanks for all the very useful tesla vids that you do!
Great video. Just ordered a 2024 M3. Excited and a little apprehensive with all the differences of what we've become accustomed to with an ICE vehicle (e.g., just get in, check the gas, and go).
Get familiar with the Tesla phone app. You can manage how much, how fast and at what time the car will charge. Just plug it in when you get back and the app will handle it all. You can even schedule it so if you want to go on longer drives during the week (or road trip during the weekend) you can just schedule that in and it'll be ready to go. Also when on road trips the navigation tends to select for the minimum # of supercharger stops. I have found the best strategy is to let it choose the route but whilst going I can search for superchargers on the map, and add/edit/remove them as I want. That way I arrive at a super charger with bare minimum 10%. I would shoot for it to say you'll arrive at 20% just to be safe. Giving it a 10% buffer seems to be enough in most cases during road trips I have found. If you are worried about not making it not the next supercharger it's almost always better to stop and charge from 40% back up to 80% than to wait til you get there at 10%. You might be able to even skip that charger at that point (again look at the map yourself instead of just letting it choose the minimum # of chargers). For me the range prediction is okay when
Lots of great tips! I would also recommend buying a Modern Spare tire kit in the event of a flat which can't be quick-fixed with a tire repair kit. And a AAA membership is a great add-on and not expensive. I would not rely on Tesla's road service for a flat. I'd also recommend applying RainX to the windshield and topping off the washer fluid.
Last weekend I went on a road trip from the SF Bay Area to LA in our 2023 MYLR. Charging was so easy! On the way up I made a bathroom stop a couple of hours in and charged for around 10 minutes when I left the car. Then I stopped again around 1.5 hours later and charged for 30 minutes while I ate the lunch I packed. From there I made it to LA easily, so I think at least in CA if you plan correctly then you will not waste time charging.
My charging stops are based on how long I want to sit in the car. Max 90 minutes before I want to stretch, bio break. Also a makes for battery friendly SuC charging.
On road trips I have had few issues. Let the NAV do the work. One exception, downtown Colorado Springs, the charger was inside a paid parking structure. This was Sunday, and though the idea of paying parking to access the SC bothered me, what was worse the gate station wouldn't accept payment. There was a line of EVs behind us wanting in. We had to back track 13 miles north to a SC station that had many stations. Fortunately we had enough juice to do it. If Colorado Springs CO downtown is recommended, look elsewhere.
@@GuiGabois thanks, I had expected that they would fix the parking gate. On a Sunday, mid-trip it sucked. Might be nice for locals, but if I happen that way again, no thanks, the location about 7 miles north had many stations and without fooling with a parking structure.
Hey Chris, I took delivery of my 2024 Model Y LR this past Sunday. Is it supercharging detrimental to your battery's health until you can get a charge installed at your house?
just did that this past weekend to a lake house. Nearest Tesla super charger and 3rd party chargers were 21+ miles away and about a 40 min drive through winding forest roads and hills. Make sure to have at least 20% of battery charge to reach them. I got stuck with 11% (Tesla coudn't reach the SC) and got lucky finding an Inn (10 min and 7 miles away) with a Destination charger that allowed me to use their charger to get me to 20% and reach the super charger. At the very least, as Chris mentioned, bring your adapter and extension cord so you can at least get a trickle charge or if you have time, charge it overnight for more. You'd usually need 24hrs to get close to 80-90% charge.
normally L2 charge at 80% overnight at home. I wake up and charge a bit more usually on the way to work with 85%. If taking a long trip charge to 100% by setting home charge to be ready at a certain time. As soon as I leave it is not quite at 100% or just a bit after charging to a 100%
The Temai pocket fridge is a great idea, but I not at $349. Its worth about $150 to me, given its a small fridge. I may buy a standard car fridge for the back thats bigger.
For long trip, start with 100%. But once you’re driving should you lower the max charge to 80? Or will the car know that you shouldn’t charge to 100 at super chargers?
It’s recommended to charge to 100% from home to save money, but charging from 90% to 100% takes more power. Could the additional power offset the savings, therefore needlessly stressing the battery? Also, at 100% there is no regenerative braking, decreasing the efficiency.
The Supercharge DOT info site has a link to the TMC forum for each Supercharger location. It can often be a good place to find amenities at or near the SuC. Looking up the Google Reviews a SuC can also lead to good finds or things and places to avoid. For example, in upstate NY at the Potsdam SuC there is an awesome hole in the wall Thai restaurant right across the street would have otherwise missed.
I have FSD full time. I have so much confident with it that I can doze off unintentionally but it does happen. Do not use it on backroads. Use only on freeway driving.
You might doze off but if you close your eyes the alarms will soon go off! I just used it for 2800 mile road trip for highways, cities, even in dirt backroads all over the rockies. Worked like a charm! Dont be afraid to use it in all circumstances...just dont doze!!
Further tips, honestly all the tips you'll need for a road trip based off my experience Get familiar with the Tesla phone app. You can manage how much, how fast and at what time the car will charge. Just plug it in when you get back and the app will handle it all. You can even schedule it so if you want to go on longer drives during the week (or road trip during the weekend) you can just schedule that in and it'll be ready to go. Also when on road trips the navigation tends to select for the minimum # of supercharger stops. I have found the best strategy is to let it choose the route but whilst going I can search for superchargers on the map, and add/edit/remove them as I want. That way I arrive at a super charger with bare minimum 10%. I would shoot for it to say you'll arrive at 20% just to be safe. Giving it a 10% buffer seems to be enough in most cases during road trips I have found. If you are worried about not making it not the next supercharger it's almost always better to stop and charge from 40% back up to 80% than to wait til you get there at 10%. You might be able to even skip that charger at that point (again look at the map yourself instead of just letting it choose the minimum # of chargers). For me the range prediction is okay when
Is the Tesla navigation cloud based or does it actually have a internal stored map on a SD card? What happens to the navigation when there is no cellular coverage during a road trip?
it's happened to me during the free trial FSD earlier this year (about 2-3 months ago) and possibly 2 updates later (at least). I mentioned it in my post above (parallel parked car on the street).
StanceMagic Complete Spare Wheel and Tire Kit for Tesla Model Y - Includes 18x4 Black Rim, 155/85R18 Spare Tire (28.5" Diameter), Scissor Jack, Lug Wrench, Sockets, Carrying Bag is good to have for a remote road trip
Awesome video bro! Although you call it tips for Tesla, I can (and will) use most of them for my NIO. It has a comparable charge planning functionality, although the Tesla S/W is insanely smart. Cheers
What car are you driving? I drive a 2024 M3P and my range is 303 miles but I have already got 317 out of it driving at 60. Its not dangerous to drive 60 in a 75. Wherever there is 75mph there are 2 lanes so just use right hand lane. I just did a 2800 mile road trip in mine and it was a breeze. With FSD I have never arrived so relaxed and refreshed after 600 miles!
Once I ran into trouble because my destination was all uphill. The battery range was way off and I arrived with 1%. This happened in 2022. Has Tesla fixed this? In other words, does Tesla maps know about topography?
Tesla's range predictor is trash. It needs to be majorly overhauled and improved, that's for sure. Additionally they need to add in more chargers so we don't all have to stack up on the same superchargers during a road trip
Really? Mine works really well. Always within 1-2%. of course, the biggest issue is your right foot. Never had any issues with being 'stacked up' for charging and I am driving 30k miles per year.
Thanks Chris for the video. Would appreciate a version done by your wife, seriously….just to get a different point of view. I’m sure she has a different take on some things, like road anxiety. Most videos have been done by a dude ( except Kim Java and another I can’t remember)
This is why EV's sales are slowing down, because you are telling people all theses ridiculous conditions, get in the EV and go, let new EV owners figure it out, this just fuels the anxiety. I learned, and figured it out,
I like my Tesla for everyday driving but absolutely will no longer use it for drives over 400 miles. It's just too inconvenient and too hard on the batteries IMO
Some people are charging their tesla in the charging station only they are fine. So it's ok for you to do it for a once a year on a road trip. It's inconvenients if you let it be inconvenients.
I originally thought that but now would not consider long road trips in anything but my FSD Tesla. I just got back from a 2800 mile trip last week. Just couldnt be easier!
Best thing I ever bought for a Tesla, roof sun shade cover. It Brought the temperature down drastically. I Highly recommend.
Agreed - I don’t have a garage and keep mine in most of the time. It makes a big difference, especially with the black interior.
Have to agree. I did a range test in 115F (Arizona), and while I got over 200 miles of 2-lane-highway range, I also saw over 33% battery usage in climate. Put in a sunshade, and the climate energy use dropped in half. And more comfortable too.
Where do you get it/ buy it?
What if I rent the roof? Would that change anything?
Yes, and a windshield banner tint 5%, rear glass tint 35%, front door window tint 35%.
We drove from Southern CA to Washington this past summer in our Model Y!! It was a fantastic experience. My MAIN tip is when you map out your route, click on the charger icon and swipe through the photos that pop up on the display. Most of the photos will have the surrounding areas and shops near by. It'll also give you a visual idea of where the chargers are (like in a mall parking structure or behind a Target, etc.)
Without doing all that I can still get from S CA to Washington, also I can take my car in extreme cold winters and go over any terrain , Subaru outback wins lol
Yes, please make a video on FSD and, if possible, discuss the situation that your friend was in that cause him to get in an accident with FSD. Thanks for all the very useful tesla vids that you do!
Sounds good!!
Great video. Just ordered a 2024 M3. Excited and a little apprehensive with all the differences of what we've become accustomed to with an ICE vehicle (e.g., just get in, check the gas, and go).
Get familiar with the Tesla phone app. You can manage how much, how fast and at what time the car will charge. Just plug it in when you get back and the app will handle it all. You can even schedule it so if you want to go on longer drives during the week (or road trip during the weekend) you can just schedule that in and it'll be ready to go. Also when on road trips the navigation tends to select for the minimum # of supercharger stops. I have found the best strategy is to let it choose the route but whilst going I can search for superchargers on the map, and add/edit/remove them as I want. That way I arrive at a super charger with bare minimum 10%. I would shoot for it to say you'll arrive at 20% just to be safe. Giving it a 10% buffer seems to be enough in most cases during road trips I have found.
If you are worried about not making it not the next supercharger it's almost always better to stop and charge from 40% back up to 80% than to wait til you get there at 10%. You might be able to even skip that charger at that point (again look at the map yourself instead of just letting it choose the minimum # of chargers).
For me the range prediction is okay when
Lots of great tips! I would also recommend buying a Modern Spare tire kit in the event of a flat which can't be quick-fixed with a tire repair kit. And a AAA membership is a great add-on and not expensive. I would not rely on Tesla's road service for a flat.
I'd also recommend applying RainX to the windshield and topping off the washer fluid.
I’ve been driving for almost 50 years, about 650,000 miles total driving, and I’ve never had a flat tire… I suppose I’m overdue. 😊.
@@joehowe9532Don’t worry, it WILL happen!
I always learn something new from your videos, Chris. I didn't know you could press and hold the time to reset to the new time zone. Thanks!
Great, jam-packed video Chris. Thanks 🙏. I got the 12 V battery to pop our frunk. Now to put the kit together 🤔
Chris, this information is so clutch!!!
Last weekend I went on a road trip from the SF Bay Area to LA in our 2023 MYLR. Charging was so easy! On the way up I made a bathroom stop a couple of hours in and charged for around 10 minutes when I left the car. Then I stopped again around 1.5 hours later and charged for 30 minutes while I ate the lunch I packed. From there I made it to LA easily, so I think at least in CA if you plan correctly then you will not waste time charging.
Nice yeah!
Thank you. I agree with you that the energy app is useful.
My charging stops are based on how long I want to sit in the car. Max 90 minutes before I want to stretch, bio break. Also a makes for battery friendly SuC charging.
Videos are getting so much better and it’s very apparent with your subscriber count! Great job!
Thank you!
On road trips I have had few issues. Let the NAV do the work. One exception, downtown Colorado Springs, the charger was inside a paid parking structure. This was Sunday, and though the idea of paying parking to access the SC bothered me, what was worse the gate station wouldn't accept payment. There was a line of EVs behind us wanting in. We had to back track 13 miles north to a SC station that had many stations. Fortunately we had enough juice to do it. If Colorado Springs CO downtown is recommended, look elsewhere.
I live in Colorado Springs and refuse to use that downtown charger! Theres no reason it should be pay to park
@@cameronkirby6904 thanks for your response. Worst SC ever.
I used it last week. No problems.
@@GuiGabois thanks, I had expected that they would fix the parking gate. On a Sunday, mid-trip it sucked. Might be nice for locals, but if I happen that way again, no thanks, the location about 7 miles north had many stations and without fooling with a parking structure.
Hey Chris, I took delivery of my 2024 Model Y LR this past Sunday. Is it supercharging detrimental to your battery's health until you can get a charge installed at your house?
Great content thanks for all the tips i still haven’t gone on a road trip in mine but looking forward to taking advantage of the tips
Excellent points! Thanks!
Great and useful tips and info! Well done and love the accessories too!
Thanks so much!
Yess everyday Chris I am going to the cabin in the the mountains in Tesla model y so this video helps a lot
just did that this past weekend to a lake house. Nearest Tesla super charger and 3rd party chargers were 21+ miles away and about a 40 min drive through winding forest roads and hills. Make sure to have at least 20% of battery charge to reach them. I got stuck with 11% (Tesla coudn't reach the SC) and got lucky finding an Inn (10 min and 7 miles away) with a Destination charger that allowed me to use their charger to get me to 20% and reach the super charger. At the very least, as Chris mentioned, bring your adapter and extension cord so you can at least get a trickle charge or if you have time, charge it overnight for more. You'd usually need 24hrs to get close to 80-90% charge.
normally L2 charge at 80% overnight at home. I wake up and charge a bit more usually on the way to work with 85%. If taking a long trip charge to 100% by setting home charge to be ready at a certain time. As soon as I leave it is not quite at 100% or just a bit after charging to a 100%
Great video, full of very helpful tips! Thanks Chris!
Nice video, Great info. It put me off from using my Tesla for long trips. Rules and Planning is a bummer.
The Temai pocket fridge is a great idea, but I not at $349. Its worth about $150 to me, given its a small fridge. I may buy a standard car fridge for the back thats bigger.
For long trip, start with 100%. But once you’re driving should you lower the max charge to 80? Or will the car know that you shouldn’t charge to 100 at super chargers?
thanks for your tips I’ve been watching your videos for years they are always well done and very useful. keep them coming and thanks again
It’s recommended to charge to 100% from home to save money, but charging from 90% to 100% takes more power. Could the additional power offset the savings, therefore needlessly stressing the battery? Also, at 100% there is no regenerative braking, decreasing the efficiency.
Wow 43 seconds uploaded and I'm here already haha. Thanks for the video man!
Haha ty kung fooool
The Supercharge DOT info site has a link to the TMC forum for each Supercharger location. It can often be a good place to find amenities at or near the SuC. Looking up the Google Reviews a SuC can also lead to good finds or things and places to avoid. For example, in upstate NY at the Potsdam SuC there is an awesome hole in the wall Thai restaurant right across the street would have otherwise missed.
I have FSD full time. I have so much confident with it that I can doze off unintentionally but it does happen. Do not use it on backroads. Use only on freeway driving.
You might doze off but if you close your eyes the alarms will soon go off! I just used it for 2800 mile road trip for highways, cities, even in dirt backroads all over the rockies. Worked like a charm! Dont be afraid to use it in all circumstances...just dont doze!!
@@GuiGabois hack is wear sunglasses where cameras don’t pick up on eyes closing.
Where do you keep the jump battery? Can you even open the doors if the 12 V battery is dead?
Hi. Great video. How was your radar detector getting power?
Check out my other videos!
Further tips, honestly all the tips you'll need for a road trip based off my experience
Get familiar with the Tesla phone app. You can manage how much, how fast and at what time the car will charge. Just plug it in when you get back and the app will handle it all. You can even schedule it so if you want to go on longer drives during the week (or road trip during the weekend) you can just schedule that in and it'll be ready to go. Also when on road trips the navigation tends to select for the minimum # of supercharger stops. I have found the best strategy is to let it choose the route but whilst going I can search for superchargers on the map, and add/edit/remove them as I want. That way I arrive at a super charger with bare minimum 10%. I would shoot for it to say you'll arrive at 20% just to be safe. Giving it a 10% buffer seems to be enough in most cases during road trips I have found.
If you are worried about not making it not the next supercharger it's almost always better to stop and charge from 40% back up to 80% than to wait til you get there at 10%. You might be able to even skip that charger at that point (again look at the map yourself instead of just letting it choose the minimum # of chargers).
For me the range prediction is okay when
fantastic insight, thank you
The cyber truck mattress seems more comfortable than the cramped tent they designed. I wish they would have utilized the truck bed.
Agree seems like a great option if only it was climate controlled
Great information and learnt a couple of new things. Thank you!
Is the Tesla navigation cloud based or does it actually have a internal stored map on a SD card? What happens to the navigation when there is no cellular coverage during a road trip?
Navigation continues but you will lose map 'detail' as to what is around you as you drive. The route will continue to show.
@@GuiGabois Thanks. So it sounds like there is no internal stored map, unlike on other traditional navigation systems such as Garmin.
Loved your winter trip up to the Sierras.
So Chris…which Tesla Model is your favorite all around?
More info on that FSD accident that your friend was in. That was alarming. Did the Tesla not detect motionless cars?!
Ty!! Yeah I’ll do a video!
it's happened to me during the free trial FSD earlier this year (about 2-3 months ago) and possibly 2 updates later (at least). I mentioned it in my post above (parallel parked car on the street).
What’s the headrest cushion web link ? What’s the brand?
StanceMagic Complete Spare Wheel and Tire Kit for Tesla Model Y - Includes 18x4 Black Rim, 155/85R18 Spare Tire (28.5" Diameter), Scissor Jack, Lug Wrench, Sockets, Carrying Bag is good to have for a remote road trip
One I use is called Modern Spare. Always take that with us on longer trips.
Nice fridge.
I just let the car do the planning. Never fails
Awesome video bro! Although you call it tips for Tesla, I can (and will) use most of them for my NIO. It has a comparable charge planning functionality, although the Tesla S/W is insanely smart. Cheers
Just did a rooad trip to Hokkaido, two superchargers on the island...had to use a chademo adapter
i just got a new 2024 tesla model Y how do I access the energy graph?
Daddy chill , I love it 😂
I think it’s dangerous if the speed limit is 75 to be driving below 60 as my car says, to reach my destination. This and the
What car are you driving? I drive a 2024 M3P and my range is 303 miles but I have already got 317 out of it driving at 60. Its not dangerous to drive 60 in a 75. Wherever there is 75mph there are 2 lanes so just use right hand lane. I just did a 2800 mile road trip in mine and it was a breeze. With FSD I have never arrived so relaxed and refreshed after 600 miles!
Once I ran into trouble because my destination was all uphill. The battery range was way off and I arrived with 1%. This happened in 2022. Has Tesla fixed this? In other words, does Tesla maps know about topography?
Yes it does! It knows up/downhill but it also depends how fast you're going up the hill etc
It certainly does know. I just went downhill a long way and I was surprised as my range in my 2024 M3P was given at over 400 miles!!
What drone do you use?
mini 2 !
Just bought the wifey a 2021 Red Model 3. I don’t have to gas for her anymore!😂
Does the cybertruck have fsd ?
Not yet
Ok stupid question? How do I get to the energy graph page?
Press the energy icon. You'll find that on the three ... at the bottom of the screen in the middle
Hii Chris! Do you edit videos yourself or have you hired someone? I’m an editor and would love to discuss it if you’re interested
I love how there's all these hurdles to go on a road trip with a Tesla, instead of driving a regular, up to date car and just drive lmao
I just leave at 80%. Really what are you saving by charging to 100%, 3-5 bucks?
Remember to use the filter for only ⚡⚡⚡ 250 and so on…
Tesla's range predictor is trash. It needs to be majorly overhauled and improved, that's for sure. Additionally they need to add in more chargers so we don't all have to stack up on the same superchargers during a road trip
Really? Mine works really well. Always within 1-2%. of course, the biggest issue is your right foot. Never had any issues with being 'stacked up' for charging and I am driving 30k miles per year.
Thanks Chris for the video. Would appreciate a version done by your wife, seriously….just to get a different point of view. I’m sure she has a different take on some things, like road anxiety. Most videos have been done by a dude ( except Kim Java and another I can’t remember)
Good call! I’ll ask her
Itch that scratch 😂
I precondition my battery when im 20miles away from a supercharger 😊
on my roadtrips, it would start to precondition automatically when I get close to a charging station
@@hardyharha sometimes it preconditions way earlier than it needs, then it stops precinditioning 5-10 miles to the charger
@@xzinx good to know, I haven't experienced that myself...(yet?) sounds like it that would be a software fix if anything
I charge to 100% right before leaving and 80% night before so dentrites don’t grow
Don’t forget that some
Climate features don’t work w/
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I like your Tesla name 😂 I like to say it to Tesla haters out there 😅
Have you ever run out of power on the road?
never! The navigation plans it really well
This is why EV's sales are slowing down, because you are telling people all theses ridiculous conditions, get in the EV and go, let new EV owners figure it out, this just fuels the anxiety. I learned, and figured it out,
Bro calling me poor in 69,358,913 ways
This all sounds complicated
I thought it would be, too, but driving from LA to Phoenix was a price of cake. Two stops, and that’s it. Someone needs to pee anyway. 😂
It seems more confusing than it is
It's scratch that itch, not itch that scratch.
I like my Tesla for everyday driving but absolutely will no longer use it for drives over 400 miles. It's just too inconvenient and too hard on the batteries IMO
Some people are charging their tesla in the charging station only they are fine. So it's ok for you to do it for a once a year on a road trip. It's inconvenients if you let it be inconvenients.
Im with you! Everyday driving, and to & from Atlanta (thats about 1.5 hr drive for me) but long trips, i’ll just rent a car. NBD!
I originally thought that but now would not consider long road trips in anything but my FSD Tesla. I just got back from a 2800 mile trip last week. Just couldnt be easier!
Imagine going to a gas station and only filling up to 80%.
Yes it's called being broke lol! I've done this on the past. Just put in a few dollars to make it to the next check. Those days are in the past.
Lots of people just put in X amount of dollars...
Such a silly comment😂 ? Imagine filling up your car with the gas while you watch TV or cook dinner
@@superbigblackI swear I was going to heat buddy up but you beat me to it haha!! Can tell he ain’t experienced the struggle 😂
Non la voglio neanche regalata 🔥🔥🤮🤮
Everybody is asking about MUSK (prediction of civil war in the UK, MAGA, 50Billion, no unions)
Its like wearing a MAGA HAT.
Please don’t play music while you’re speaking.
There’s a reason they don’t play music during a newscast when the presenters are speaking.
Never precondition your battery. During precondition, Tesla can consume 3-5 kWh of energy. It could be 3$ out of your pocket.
Never? Ever?
Hmm I found it doesn’t consume that much 1-2 percent max
Bad advice.
Just buy a gas car and you don't have to do any planning. Much less stress. Life is too short to drive an EV.
@@bob-qi4nr I waste more time at gas stations, actually 😂😂😂….wake up with enough charge everyday