We got our Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, estimated range of 267 miles, in June 2021. Last autumn, we took it on its first long voyage – 10 hours round trip to Florida. It did great, so when it came time to head cross country with our two cats from Florida to New Hampshire over three days, we decided to give it a go. Here’s how it went!
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We undertook this mammoth drive because…
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In…
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Podcast: Elon Musk donates $5.7B in TSLA shares, courts controversy, Tesla Gigafactory Texas production, more
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