The reality of driving a Tesla for a 100-mile commute

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @TechbyParker
    @TechbyParker  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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  • @PackFan-tv5pj
    @PackFan-tv5pj ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I do a 120 mile round trip drive 2x per week on my 2023 RWD Model 3. In good summer-fall weather, I arrive back home with 58% charge remaining. Car is parked with Sentry Mode engaged for 8-10 hours. Now in this mild Midwest winter, with snow tires, I get back home with 48% charge. Love my Model 3! Haven't seen the inside of a gas station since May 2023 unless I need a cup of coffee and a donut😅.

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome! Even longer than what I’m doing! Agreed, I don’t miss gas stations 😂😮‍💨

    • @kenji424
      @kenji424 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have LR or Std range? And do you charge to fill 100% or 80% for your 120 miles commute?

  • @ctuna2011
    @ctuna2011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also have the Semi Truck complaint or paranoia or any other large vehicle . I always drove offset to traffic before. What is your highway speed
    and watts per mile average? Also electricity costs very widely from state to state as do gas prices.

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point. I average 70-75 miles per hour. You?

  • @smithtimothy93
    @smithtimothy93 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you forgot one huge thing. Never going to a gas station! It's hard to overstate this. Everyone asked me how long it takes me to charge and I don't even know. I plug it in and it's always full in the morning. I have a van as a second car and it's so annoying when I get into it and it's low on gas. I spend way more time filling that up and stressing about it then I ever do charging the Tesla.

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, I don’t miss gas stations

  • @ericlarson2775
    @ericlarson2775 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are you located? The view from your garage looks amazing

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Utah’s got some sweet mountains. Thanks!

  • @dkcoan792
    @dkcoan792 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was thinking about it, I do from West Valley to Provo.

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Could be worth it!

  • @178msut
    @178msut 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Parker, I’m thinking about getting a model 3 for my commute from Lehi to Salt lake and back (60 miles) and I was wondering if you knew (I’m presuming you also live in Utah) if it’s feasible if I have a 110v home outlet and work charging

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice! A normal outlet will only charge about 2% per hour so if you can charge all night and will need more than 24% on a daily basis, I would upgrade. If you are in a pinch you can always super charge though.

    • @DonaldMains
      @DonaldMains 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      this is tge best scenario for a Tesla. 60 mile round trip wouldn't be an issue. If you can get 8 hours of charging a night you'll get 40 mikes charge. You can top it off on weekend or use a suoercharger. FSD and Autopilot make driving so much morecrelaxing.

  • @stevo72090
    @stevo72090 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have 2022 Model Y Performance with USS, and my Pops has a 2023 Model Y LR without USS.
    I HATE not having USS, I cannot trust FSD or autopilot. Phantom Braking, changing lanes suck. Hopefully V12 will be good
    As for my 22 MYP with USS, no issues!! Love it! Sure some creaks here and there, but can't complain!
    Have almost a 80 mile commute, and can confirm all your points.

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting! I have noticed a little phantom breaking when there aren’t cars around. Overall a great experience for me so far. Sounds like you and your dad have a good lineup!

    • @stevo72090
      @stevo72090 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TechbyParker hoping for it to get much better, Happy new year!

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen to that! Happy new year to you!

  • @GigawattGarage
    @GigawattGarage ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2020 SR+ only gets 160 Miles from 100-0% and thats rolling up at mile 161 with 0% battery left.
    just grab a wheel weight so autopilot stops bugging you, you can 3d print one and put 12oz of tire weights in it

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Only 160 miles? How fast are you driving?

    • @GigawattGarage
      @GigawattGarage ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TechbyParker TeslaFi data: average speed 54, max speed 70, 307Wh/Mile, 2 hr drive, 105 miles. 64% used. 60F outside.

  • @LucidLoki
    @LucidLoki 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m considering a Tesla for my 100 mile commute. I’m in Alabama so of course I have a LOT of pushback when I tell ppl I’m thinking about buying one. I hear it all from “the batteries are too expensive to replace!” to stuff about how my electric bill will go through the roof, and of course most of it probably has political motives. But I’m ignoring the Tesla hate because every time I try to think of true downsides I’m really finding it hard to think of a reason I shouldn’t get one. Rn I’m driving a 2011 modified BMW 335i and it’s killing me on premium gas having to fill up every few days and I’m trusting it less and less mechanically. My big question to you is how has it affected your electric bill? Thanks

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where I live, electricity is cheap, but I have hardly noticed an increase in my bill. It’s probably like $30 a month.

  • @marclorentz5288
    @marclorentz5288 ปีที่แล้ว

    Autopilot is not working at all for my Model Y. If you use Autopilot there is always ghost breaking. The suspension is the worst. You feel every bump.

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no! Is it enabled in your settings?

    • @marclorentz5288
      @marclorentz5288 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@TechbyParker Well it technically is working. But it is a very poor system and very far away from automatic. You always need to correct it. So I never use it and I don't trust it.

    • @TechbyParker
      @TechbyParker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it’s definitely more of “assisted” driving than self driving. I love it on the freeway though.

  • @headhanchoo5
    @headhanchoo5 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spoiler alert, it’s a game changer

  • @LoganDoesntHaveAids
    @LoganDoesntHaveAids ปีที่แล้ว +6

    glad to see they can do the bare minimum