The ultimate road trip EV? Tesla Model 3 Italian road trip: part 2

Somehow you make these video's entertaining, and i really dont know why😂

"it's like walking around IKEA and licking the cabinets" . That's a banger mate and wish it's said it myself

If you want totally unvarnished truth (even if you don't) you're getting it 😂

Well worth the wait, great unfiltered video and definitely deserves more than 20k views it currently has.( must have taken forever to stitch together )👌

The beatdown from your wife about not reading instructions was entertaining, but I also have been there, so it is par for the course.

Just discovered your channel as i'm looking to get our first electric car. Really helpful and nice to see the point of view of another family, think you've helped convince us to go the electric route. My wife has family in Cortina, Italy but think Cornwall or maybe Scotland will be the furthest we will go, its more for local area and short day trips around Kent/E.Sussex. Just trying to decide which car to go for. Tried Teslas and am not convinced. Have a 2020 Mercedes now and I like all the interior details, found Teslas too minimalist. Thinking either Volvo EX30, Mercedes EQA or BMW ix1.
Tough decision. Any suggestions? thanks Andrew.

Are you blushing there in the end Andrew? 😛

She is right about your voice radio could use you .

When finishing at a Supercharger you need to 'hold' the button down whilst removing the handle to unplug without going into the screen

Andrew I'm LOL again at Flaviana's national ranting in.the morning it makes me smile and when Gina is abroad it's my video of choice thanks please more trips to Italy when you can

Flaviana! I can't cope this is so amazing. You two are so funny, there are no downsides. Your reviews are the best. If you were concerned about range, I thought the Kia eNero had 300m?

Walking around Ikea and licking the cabinets is the best description of anything ever!

If you have an Italian wife, you're never bored... 😂

The new Model 3 is also much more comfortable and quiet.

I know it is not my business but your significant other is not a happy camper.

Great video! Bit like flying vs road trip, you could have made it much shorter, but wouldn’t have been anywhere near as interesting! Also, only the V2 Superchargers (two connectors) share power. You can get full power on V3/4 even when charging next to someone

God, that intro, so relaxing. Reminds me of the French Alps, walks / bike rides in the hills, 3 hour lunches with a view 😍😍

Opposites truly do attract. 😂😂😂

Wow! This is I think the first time I heard Flaviana compliment Andrew on something (voice in this case).

What a lovely trip, places, hotels, food & company! Would love to have a list of places, hotels to stay and restaurants to eat at! Thanks!

Just watched Harry Garage review of updated model Y, seems more of a downgrade.

Suggestion for a manuskript from ChatGPT. With good prompts you will save much time on your next journey.
Here's the English version of the script for your road trip video from London to Rome in a Tesla Model Y, tailored for your persona as "Mr. EV."

### Script: Road Trip from London to Rome in a Tesla Model Y

*Introduction Scene*
Location: Tesla Model Y, starting in London
Camera: iPhone 15 for selfie video in the car, DJI drone for aerial shots of London
*Voiceover:* "We're kicking off our epic journey from the heart of London, cruising through beautiful European landscapes, and heading through the Eurotunnel to the continent. Join us on this adventure to experience what it's like to travel long distances in an electric Tesla Model Y."
*Action:* Packing the car, preparations, overview of the route.

*Scene 2: The Eurotunnel*
Location: Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais
Camera: GoPro inside the car, iPhone 15 for a time-lapse through the tunnel
*Voiceover:* "We're crossing beneath the English Channel via the Eurotunnel, a quick and efficient way to take our car from the UK to France."
*Action:* Driving into the train carriage, car charging while traveling.

*Scene 3: First Supercharger Stop*
Location: Supercharger station in France
Camera: iPhone 15 for vlogs, DJI drone for aerial views of the area
*Voiceover:* "Our first stop for a charge. Tesla’s Supercharger network makes long-distance travel easier than ever."
*Action:* Show the process of connecting to the Supercharger, interviews with other Tesla drivers.

*Scene 4: Scenic Driving and Historical Stops*
Location: Through the Loire Valley and the Alps
Camera: DJI drone for landscape shots, GoPro for dashcam footage
*Voiceover:* "Through the Loire Valley and the Alps, Europe offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes. We also make stops at historical sites along the way to capture some unforgettable moments."
*Action:* Driving, visiting castles, short interviews with local guides.

*Scene 5: Overnight and Local Cuisine*
Location: Hotel in Italy, local restaurant
Camera: iPhone 15 to capture personal moments and cooking scenes
*Voiceover:* "After a long day's drive, we take a well-deserved break at a cozy hotel. Italy is renowned not just for its history, but also for its exquisite cuisine."
*Action:* Checking into the hotel, dining at a local restaurant, discussing Italian food.

*Scene 6: Arrival in Rome*
Location: Rome
Camera: All cameras for varied coverage, drone to capture the Colosseum and the Vatican
*Voiceover:* "Our journey concludes in the Eternal City, Rome. From its historic center to its bustling streets, we explore what this magnificent city has to offer."
*Action:* Driving into the city, parking the Tesla, walking tours around Rome, conversations with locals.

*Closing Scene*
Location: View of Rome at sunset
Camera: DJI drone for panoramic views, iPhone 15 for concluding thoughts
*Voiceover:* "From London to Rome, this journey has been more than just miles; it has been a voyage through time and culture, powered by Tesla's innovative technology. Thank you for joining us, and we'll see you on the next adventure."
*Action:* Reflections on the journey, highlighting favorite moments, farewell.

### Text and Visuals
- Utilize time-lapse features to show progression through landscapes.
- Add statistics and facts about the Tesla Model Y and its features in the context of travel.
- Use GoPro to capture dynamic driving scenes and the DJI drone to give a sense of place and scale.

This script combines voiceover, direct dialogue, and visual elements to create an engaging and informative vlog-style video. Hope this helps you plan and execute your video!

So glad you got this one finished! Very much enjoyed it, and loved the 'artsy fartsy' views and musical stuff during your trip. And I love the personal tilt you give your videos.
Ironically.... I came across your channel when I was considering an Ioniq 5 - but they couldn't sell me one... and ended up with a Tesla MY in early 2023. I haven't driven a 3, but contrary to Flaviana's assertation that 'It's not comfortable' - I think perhaps that's just the M3 talking. The MY is as comfy as my wife's old 'tank' (Subaru Tribeca) that she loved.

The sat nav zooms. It zooms out when you're going fast on a straight road, it zooms in when you're going slow up and doing turns. I'm really big on this. I hate the zoom level on my satnav being 'stupid' and I find that it does exactly what I want it to do *for me*. Now, I know I have mine set to a different setting to the wife's - she likes hers where North on the display is 'the direction you are headed' and I like North on the display to be North on the map, so I'm travelling left when I'm headed West.. that kind of thing.

The charging is - as you say, utterly braindead easy. It's even easier in the USA. The NAC's port.. You literally pull up, pull the handle out, hold it near the port, ( I don't recall if you have to press the button, but.. let's go with 'press the button' ) plug it in, charge.. get out, press the button ( while it's in the port ) and it'll disengage and you put the handle back. There's probably something in there about having your phone near it too - for disengaging, but... Like Flaviana says? That's possibly one of the biggest things about a Tesla. The charging is just.. such a non-issue.

I also hate the fart module. The wife... Loves the fart module. What is it with adult women turning into adolescent boys? Maybe they missed out.. :P

The window wipers are crap. They never did like.. I dunno? Is it like a capacitive windshield or something that detects rain? Instead.. going with a 'camera view which detects when it's raining?' - it's shit. Everyone ever who's owned a Tesla will confirm. It uses the center windscreen camera to figure out the rain thing. They come on when it's NOT raining, they don't come on when it is..

Ultimately? I kinda love my MY. It's a great car, overall. Will I buy another one? No. I'm holding out for a competitor to advance in the areas Tesla is good at, and since they're opening up the charging network in the USA for other manufacturers, I expect that the major plus that the Tesla has will become commonplace, at which point I'll buy a car which doesn't have a complete wanker for a CEO. :P

I have travelled to puglia every year for the past 20 years using eurotunnel and the queues have been exactly the same to get back into the UK, so in that respect nothing has changed regarding Brexit

Great views in the south. They have now fixed the headlamps with a new pixel control algorithm, so that a proportion of the lights stay on more (pixel mapping). The autopilot is FAB. I use it all the time now and have used it extensively in France. You just have to keep your foot near the accelerator in case it has a moment to itself, but otherwise very clever. The wipers, yes, dumb as can be and very annoying when you leave say an airport and a layer of dust has stuck to the camera aperture; they stay stuck on on auto mode until you wash them clear or turn off autopilot as the software is always getting in the way. But that’s ok, because next time you remember to clean that area before driving. You can set various places like work and home in Sentry mode to leave it off (safe zones).They need to suggest to you to turn it off at airports and the like, so you don’t end up with a battery at 21%! And you’re right, they are gobbling lots of power (=>750maH) using the main CPU and no doubt data transmission. Again, no biggy, but it needs fixing. And thanks for such a well produced video. Switzerland and Italy, here we come.

This is awesome 😂

now you will have to repeat it with the Model 3 refresh

I've recently been looking to replace my EV6, and after numerous test drives, it's got to be the Tesla Model 3lr. It's just the best car on the market for that price. I was expecting to hate it so I'm pretty shocked I've come round so much. And I really don't like Elon...

Prova la Jeep Avenger BEV

Aftermarket speedo is available and is essential for infornt of the driver.

😂😂😂.great video.🙌👍

Great work Andrew. Just a FYI I used you Octopus referral. £50. Its now £100! cheers

I would love to take my dog with me next time I drive to Germany, but the cost seems to be so much. And I would have probably driven back through Germany, I speak quite a bit of German but absolutely no French whatsoever! I am not bragging, but I would have been able to work out the carwash! Did you not think of using Google Translate with the picture translate function?

Pity Tesla is now on the skids. What might have been !,

Hi, how far in advance do you book Eurotunnel?

In my opinion, Teslas are not that great. And I am an EV fan. I do love these videos for the travelling content, great views and of course the family interactions.

I’m not even 1 minute in and I’m commenting and liking. STRAP IN LADS!!

I love how you keep everything in the videos. The places you visited do look fantastic and great to finally see your works. I love how Flaviana is gushing about the Tesla and nearly home, all of the virtues of the leaf. Fantastic!

Flavia is a legend 😂

Andrew, you can adjust the sensitivity of the autopilot. There are two or three levels.

Fell in love with Andrew, now fallen in love with Flaviana :D

Update on the awful Model Y (2023, not 22!) suspension: I think it doesn't like Somerset roads particularly. Passed through Dorset to the IoW this weekend, it was actually alright. Tesla UI: I don't care for any of the in jokes as well, why call it "Joe Mode" when it can just be "Reduce warning chimes" like a regular "consumer product"? My wife calls it an iPad with wheels bolted on, but it's more like an Android tablet with Elon's funky custom font. The new matrix headlights update is the bomb though, when on high beam it turns off pixels to avoid blinding other drivers. Which also means it can switch to high beams much frequently. On our unlit motorways it's very nice.

Obviously being one of the first and having loads of early adopters (and API availability) there are loads of geeky stuff you can do with a Tesla. I'm using TeslaMate (runs on a Docker in my Home Assistant PC) to collect data from drives and graph efficiency (and generally have a log of where you've driven to and took what route) on Grafana. I also have TeslaUSB installed (in a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 in the glovebox) and it offloads recordings to my home computer when parked and in range of WiFi. It can also sync music files if you're a music-file person.

So I don't usually warm to Flaviana - but the close of the video - now I get it.

Another great one, your videos are always informative and balanced but of course the Mr and Mrs bits are the best.

Thank you for these beautiful impressions of the mountains! I love this area. My family and I've been on holiday near your location at Hotel Piné in Weißlahnbad (Lavina Bianca) for many years.

Great videos which show good real world driving, Love watching your dynamics between each other 😂👍🏼
Like you from the start I have never understood why there isn’t a hudd and also agree 100% on auto wipers and high beam. The Auto pilot also doesn’t feel me with confidence as it takes a long time to react to pick up speed when you overtake by moving into fast lane and I’ve also had phantom braking which I’m sure would be solved by adding addition additional sensors such as lidor .
That said I still love it after nearly 4 years.

“It’s like walking round IKEA and licking the cabinets.” Now I’ve got to taste some of that and it would be cheaper than getting a lifetime ban at the store.

Carcassonne - I didn’t know there was phone version. I do like playing the table version. Never got my head around the ‘Bazar’ tiles, so we just exclude them.

Beautiful scenery, good company, cabinet licking good food… and the EV family. What more could one wish for?

I think the half electrical supply, applies to all double-headed EV chargers. Not just the Tesla ones. As to the green wheels - just because you can afford a Tesla, doesn’t automatically mean you’ve got good taste. Perhaps the driver’s other car is Subaru WRX.

I’m frequently dismayed that more British people on the whole, just speak the native language. You live in Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, España, Malaysia, Taiwan, the borders of German and France and India. And it’s a given that you’re a polyglot.