Tesla in Traffic Tips, NYC - Autopilot=less stress, EPA Range Exceeded, 225 miles at 147 MPGe is $13
See also detailed article at:
https://TinkerTry.com/tesla-tips-bost...
In Friday afternoon traffic, I went on an unplanned 225 mile round trip from CT into NYC and back again. I left with my 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range at 83% charge, using AutoPilot for much of the drive. You'll see and hear me explain some detailed trip stats, in summary, I saw 100% efficiency, 147 average MPGe, and arrived home with 6% charge, so no Supercharging stops were required. In this instance, stop-and-go traffic actually helped my range, so now you know, traffic isn't a concern.
On Friday March 18th, I had time off from work to do an errand for family. This adventure wound up taking about 6 hours to cover 225 miles in all. One stretch took 76 minutes to go just 15 miles!
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AutoPilot was very much my friend, relieving me of most of the stress of stop-and-go traffic, turning what would normally be a miserable experience into an actually pleasant adventure, filled with silly but great sounding music, and getting caught up on some podcasts.
What a view of the George Washington Bridge on this 76°F day! I was driving in heavy snow just 5 days ago, so my CrossClimate+ tires sure came in handy:
https://TinkerTry.com/crossclimate-pl...
https://TinkerTry.com/crossclimate2
I also managed to sneak in some brief, slow #FSDBeta use in Manhattan, with edge cases happening every mile. At one point, you'll see a police officer waving me through a left red arrow, for example.
Finally, you'll pick up numerous tips about Navigation, and the accuracy of Tesla's range estimation:
https://electrek.co/2022/03/16/tesla-...
Music during timelapse sequences:
Broken by Patrick Patrikios
