Initially after the trip, I felt pretty exhausted and I was a bit wary of have an EV if I have to stop every 2 hours to charge. But shortly after I got to California, I ended up having to take another road trip but with a hybrid and an ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle and I had an instant longing for my model 3. The moments where I stopped at super chargers were actually refreshing and much needed breaks. It allowed me to stay fresh and focused on driving v.s driving straight for 6 hours, but getting to the destination feeling exhausted.

There were times where I could totally feel the limitations of having an EV. Specifically when I was traveling in South Dakota, I really wanted to stop in Bandlands, but I didn’t have confidence that I would be able to get there and drive out to Murdo and have enough charge left. Additionally once I got to California I wanted to check out Kings Canyon and Sequioa National Park, all which prove to be a bit challenging with a S+ model 3. That being said, if I had more time and I planned out the routes and chargers (destination charging) a little bit better I would have been able to be more comfortable. In short, planning is key!

At the end of the day, I love my model 3 and I absolutely wince at the thought of driving another car. I absolutely cannot wait for my next road trip in my model 3! Continue to follow me for updates on my future trips.