Long-distance trips can pose a challenge and require good planning
I drove a 5-year-old Tesla Model 3, which had a 264-mile range when I bought it, but now has only 232 miles, according to its display. That nearly 14% reduction in range is likely due to battery degradation, which is a factor in nearly all cars and devices that rely on rechargeable batteries, though some could be measurement error. The car’s range estimates are sometimes called “guestimates” because they are based on algorithms that are not 100% accurate.
Of course, you can buy an EV with a lot more range than mine, but batteries make up a big part of the cost of EVs, and as a general rule, the more range you get, the more you’ll pay. After driving nearly 50,000 miles in my mid-range Model 3, I’ve learned a few things about range and range anxiety based on lots of situations ranging from driving around the Bay Area to road trips to places on and off the beaten path.
It’s important to mention that Tesla, unlike other carmakers, has its own extensive network of Superchargers that allow you to get from charger to charger well within the range of nearly any Tesla while on major highways. There are non-Tesla charging stations on big and small highways around the country, but they’re not always as fast as Tesla charging stations, and based on many reports of non-functioning chargers, not nearly as reliable.
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