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Dutchman travels from Alaska to Argentina in a Tesla

28.01.2026 11:45 1 min 1 source РУС
Autobahn NLD
Dutchman travels from Alaska to Argentina in a Tesla
Original source: Autobahn

Dutch national Sandro van Kuijck converted a Tesla Model X into a camper van and is driving from Alaska to Argentina. His goal is to reach Ushuaia, covering tens of thousands of kilometers through deserts and mountains. The main challenges are finding charging stations in South America and adapting to local power grids.

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Dutchman travels from Alaska to Argentina in a Tesla

28.01.2026 Autobahn NLD Original source

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