As seen in a recent report released by the state of California, the Tesla Model 3 sold more cars than any other across the state. As a major milestone for electric vehicle maker Tesla and electric vehicles in general, the Tesla Model 3 continues to deliver a luxury driving experience with impressive performance metrics and efficient battery life. However, just how well does the vehicle stand up to the tests of a long road trip? Car and Driver explores the question in a new experiment.
The article begins by praising Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. While long road trips may pose a problem for other electric vehicles, the robust infrastructure put into place by Tesla makes the electric vehicle road trip much more feasible. With more Supercharger stations in the works for the future, drivers only expect this convenience to grow.
Nevertheless, Car and Driver mentions the potential time loss that drivers risk in an electric vehicle over long road trips. As the piece states, “The 523 miles each way takes about eight hours in a gasoline-powered vehicle. The Tesla required three recharge stops, adding nearly three hours to the trip.” While this time seems egregious, it’s helpful to consider that even just a few years ago the same road trip would have been nearly impossible.
