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Tesla Model Y tows 6-berth caravan 250 miles, arrives with 3% battery

25.08.2026 20:37 1 min 1 source РУС
The Cool Down ENG

A Tesla Model Y owner completed a roughly 250-mile trip to the Norfolk Broads in England while towing a Swift six-berth caravan, documenting the journey on YouTube. The vehicle required at least two charging stops, arriving at a hotel charger in King's Lynn with only 3% battery remaining. The trip highlights the reduced efficiency of EVs when towing heavy loads, emphasizing the need for careful route planning and charging management.

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Tesla Model Y tows 6-berth caravan 250 miles, arrives with 3% battery

25.08.2026 The Cool Down ENG Original source

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