Tesla Model Y from Scotland overnight incl sleeping in car with camping mode! +detour for Drag Race

Well this was a bit of a challenge!
To Scotland and back in 24hrs.
Flight from Southampton to Glasgow, buy a nearly new Tesla Model Y Long Range, drive down overnight to a carwow film location in Lincolnshire, and then get back to the south coast before 5pm!
Gives me the chance to test the car, the range, the efficiency, show the charging plus I use Tesla “camping mode” to sleep in the car (with an air bed - my only hand luggage!).
What’s it’s going to be like…? You’ll find out.
Plus a little bonus feature on Tesla integrated dash cam demonstrated perfectly when I nearly get taken out by a swerving big van!
Enjoy…
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[@gileshalliwell3591]

It’s funny how once you’ve done a few thousand miles in any Tesla you stop worrying about range… they are such a joy to own!

[@ezpoppy55]

Exactly. My wife had serious doubts about my decision to get a Model 3 SR+ last year. After a couple of long road trips, she realized her range anxiety was silly. So she got her own EV, a VW ID.4 (she liked the more traditional UI). She loves it!

[@joedaly3813]

Totally!

[@aidanapword]

And range anxiety for owners for other vehicles has long since been irrelevant but replaced by (some might say) charger anxiety... but that is only getting better all the time. And yes, with all the things other corps are doing to respond to charger anxiety (I forget how to spell GridServe ... ah no wait ... seems I can remember) ... on top of a that the Tesla supercharger network opening is beginning.

[@davidlewis4399]

@@ezpoppy55 if you don't drive far range is no problem in anything. If you are happy to charge for 40 mins every 2.5 hours on a long journey not a problem. If you have a spare 50k + for a car no problem unfortunately the majority can't afford one. Go for a cheaper EV and the range is about 140 miles not much use for us poor peasants.

[@maxflight777]

@@davidlewis4399 my average supercharger time is 18 minutes ! (Where do you get 40 from ? )

[@0-Will-0]

Glad to see this dedication is paying off with subscribers, you and all your team deserve it.

[@redcrow2006]

Love these random videos. Makes for a nice mix of content. Thanks for the hard work you put in. Keeps me entertained.

[@dcbel]

Another nice adventure! You did everything you can do with an EV in one video, cleaning it, charging it, sleeping in it! Haha Thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘

[@alanwhitaker7429]

I know the Winchester SC well. The Merc EQC advert is not facing passing traffic - no no, it is facing the Tesla dealer ha ha

[@trevorgosling]

Thanks for all your hard work in doing these videos. Always look forward to them

[@hibbs79]

Great video. I always enjoy these kind of road trip / vlog videos. Thanks mate. 👍

[@bagsfull6494]

Love the realistic reviews that you do its just so refreshing. Keep it up

[@MatthewBayard]

Thanks for adding in the Kms conversion. Big love from Australia.

[@husmakk]

love all your videos, very humble , kind and helpful man, bless you.

[@AllenHart999]

Nice video as always. Thanks.

[@jasminhassan2378]

Really enjoy watching your vids….especially as I’m thinking of getting a Model Y very soon. Keep them coming….👍🏽

[@brendandonegan2150]

Another interesting one MrR. The off the cuff, live on the go gives your videos a dynamic feel. Very good.

[@mps9994]

Another great video. Thanks for taking the time to do this, really interesting 👍

[@emiLydad]

wow just camping by the roadside is quite a test of faith and trust

[@jimmyadiya1174]

Fantastic video and a fun VLOG style. Great job 👏

[@DailyPassenger]

I had an amazing time watching this camping vlog! What a great way to experience the world. Thank you!!! Keep making interesting videos. Like and support from Bangalore

[@melcragg7814]

Enjoyed the vlog. I love doing mini adventures like this.

[@sandy7108]

Another brilliant vlog love the model y

[@markymarkreviews]

Excellent review as usual.

[@allanjdmsissons4237]

Great video really enjoy these kind of videos

[@gileshalliwell3591]

Excellent as always! Interesting how after two months of Tesla ownership range is no longer a worry, my standard range does between 250 and 270 miles, is a joy to drive and own! Keep up the good work as it was your content that convinced me to go Tesla!

[@RSEV]

Glad what we do here helps make a difference! Distance is easy so it’s just a confidence thing. 😊

[@briankavanagh7191]

Giles, no one believes me but I am averaging between 245-300 mls in my Kona 64kw. We none tesla owners just need all the charging stations to be like tesla plug and pay with a the same price.

[@PM-hq7ll]

Brilliant Video ! your flying high in more ways than one!

[@mjmherts]

Great video and was good meeting you today at Beaulieu motor museum. Look forward to the next one ! Michael

[@firefox4622]

Channel is growing fast I remember you only had a handful of subscribers

[@alexisfavelier7413]

Really appreciate the conversion from miles to km, thank you !

[@peterspark7549]

Strongly recommend using bespoke window covers from Tescamp / Tesmat when over-nighting. I recently enjoyed a 3 day comedy festival in Machynlleth Tes-camping in a field. Beautiful views every morning from a cosy vehicle, and the drive back over the Aberystwyth to Rhayader pass was stunning, especially passing slow moving caravans in the 'squirt and go' fun mobile that is a Tesla. Informative as ever... Thanks Richard. - maybe that van was hit by 'crosswinds' after the lorry?... or maybe he was just 'cross'?

[@chrishyde1216]

Has there been any examples of people being hostile because you (or anybody else) has been driving a Tesla? Don't know why, but folks can be surprising.

[@hereandthere6863]

Super interesting! Thanks.

[@robertramirez480]

Great video! You did it all with the Model Y: road trip, camp, drag race, wow!

[@davidlewis4399]

Charge charge charge hilarious.

[@manamedia]

Awesome channel Richard! x from New Zealand.

[@neilcollins5930]

Brilliant video I collect mine next week

[@mrmawson2438]

Great video mate thanks 👌

[@ASTMA193]

First to like this video. Always love these vids. Cheers and keep up the good work.

[@RSEV]

👏🏼👍

[@jonathanwileman6028]

Great video, you made it very interesting cheers

[@mcchuddies]

i think you should submit the video of the swerving van to the police. They were clearly not in control of their vehicle! Great video btw!

[@dougowt]

Have you seen the insulation kits Bjørn Nyland has used when car camping in Norway? They are not just useful for keeping you warm during winter but great for keeping the car cool in summer. Enjoyed the video and I’m still hoping to find a high mileage 85D Model S or similar to fit my budget! I’ve got to get out to Italy for a few weeks first. It’s a hard life 😁🇮🇹

[@Nick-vp7lp]

Indra home charger just installed today, now the wait for the MYP 😅

[@edmundorivera5825]

Greetings from Nebraska. I’m eager to try out the camping mode. Cheers.

[@HighlandSteam]

Excellent reportage. Just show the legs on these beasties. I’m 5 months in to my Tesla Model 3 and still loving it.

[@jadamsnz]

As well as beeping the horn to save a dashcam clip you can push the voice button and say "Save that".

[@Brianj162]

Nice video

[@enyaq_gorm]

Ha ha, you're nuts Richard. I'll stick to my VW T6 camper van thanks. 😂

[@glynn36]

Visited your showroom last Saturday with my daughter and had the dash replaced with the Alcantera finish! So much better than the wood effect. We were made very welcome and i loved the little electric Tesla go cart. 👍🏻

[@RSEV]

Brilliant thanks for coming and yes it’s ssoooo much better isn’t it!

[@troyboy4345]

You do some mileage matey .... good to see you take us along with you, good video as always ! .... That van driver didn't hear your V8 did he ? .... silly boy. (BTW matey, your FB link doesn't seem to work)

[@chrisheath2637]

Great stuff ! Always enjoy your adventures, hope your feet dried out in Newquay !

[@RSEV]

Ha ha yes eventually but my trainers never been the same since!

[@colinpalmer9070]

Shame you missed the new Fastned Ultrarapid hub in Hamilton ! Fab Video. My M3P knows all those superchargers well.

[@g2024_]

Need to book in with Richard, when I get my Y, as gonna need a few extras added before I start using as a taxi

[@briankavanagh7191]

Rich, the blow up single bed wasn't from Anne Summers was it?🤣🤣🤣 another good video road trip👍

[@Bessunger]

TOP!

[@MJB9559]

Nice video 👍

[@djwarren5081]

Enjoyed the Tesla user hints and tips as well as the journey. Thanks Richard.

[@maxflight777]

I’ve done 10K (admittedly) km 😂 in my model Y. I utterly love it. It replaced a 2020 X5 M sport, that admittedly looked impressive, but wasn’t half the car the MY is…

[@jasminhassan2378]

As I’m thinking of getting a Model Y very soon, can I just ask how the ride was for you…?

[@maxflight777]

@@jasminhassan2378 It’s better than any 4WD car, such as X5 X3 Q7 , far better … but not comparable to a 520D , E series or 2WD luxury saloon

[@maxflight777]

@@jasminhassan2378 to be honest , I had the same concern … I’d read all the tests. I was actually considering … that if ownership proved as uncomfortable as the motoring (print) press suggested, then i would return the car (money back guarantee)

[@pillington1338]

I can't say I'd feel comfortable just camping on the side of the road. But it does look like it was comfortable.

[@timcollins7063]

Rich, you get a Thumbs Up for effort alone 👏. We have a 3 and are really disappointed to find the internet becomes a subscription/ stealth tax. It's really poor considering its a few months old & 50k car! Car isn't the same without it. Great content.

[@0-Will-0]

Have you thought about using your phone for a hot spot. Not quite the same I know but still better than no workaround. To be fair I don’t think any other manufacturer would give a data sim free indefinitely.

[@antonybaker8625]

On my iPhone “Camping Mode!” initially looked like “Camping Model”. I googled “Camping Model” and was presented with pictures of pretty women promoting caravans and tents, and I thought: “Lucky devil” 😀. Keep producing your excellent and informative EV videos.

[@RSEV]

😂

[@bilsbum]

Great real life review! Any back ache from long journey's in the tesla?

[@stevelamb143]

Great video, I fill my car in the Sainsbury at Hamilton every week, not made the jump yet to electric, but the more I watch your channel the more the compelling it gets. Thanks

[@RSEV]

Ha you recognised the sainsburys. I was looking for tyre pressure pump to tweak the pressures a little. Make sure all accurate for the efficiency.

[@stevelamb143]

@@RSEV I run an X3 on 3.0 bar on rears, it makes a difference to fuel economy. Will watch the the Matt video on carwow, I am sure the Tesla was up there.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

You are now officially "Bjørn's English cousin"! 😁

[@RSEV]

😂

[@robj3857]

Another great video. Be interesting to see the Carwow race. My old car beat an Aventador with Matt at the helm in one of their races. I still think you should race me to the greatest race on earth in a couple of weeks, the 24hours of Le Mans 😁

[@RSEV]

Probably can’t make this year but email us your plans and car. My dirty martini Porsche is the perfect Run to Lemans car!

[@chrishyde1216]

Have you tried the latest MY with the comfort suspension? I tried a standard MY last week and thought the ride was not bad, though maybe not as good as the new M3. Worth re-testing both to see how they now compare as the ride has been improved since late 2022.

[@davidfennessey2727]

Looking at the van incident he was passing a wide load ,he may not have realised until he was alongside and glanced in his mirror and realised how close he was and panicked , great content usual

[@maxflight777]

He was probably on what’s app / facebook

[@raffiefoxmew3691]

Careful at Scotch Corner, if you don't submit your car reg at reception, they fine you £60! Not a very friendly supercharger spot that one sadly.

[@kjartanB]

Be wary if you are using the honk to save in the sentry cam , if you honk more than once in a short burst for example if someone's nearly going to sideswipe you the likelyhood of the recording to be corrupt is high, has happened more than once for me so I disabled that feature, not sure if it's been fixed but not taking the changes anyway

[@willr69420]

Watching from Seattle USA

[@RSEV]

Hey thanks for watching all the way from Seattle!

[@danpaul4975]

Are you able to make a video on the ease of transferring ownership from one tesla account to another when someone buys or sells one?

[@maxflight777]

Seriously, keeping the front of a Tesla My clean is quite a challenge.

[@80y3r9]

Can you do a video on you are n what your about? I think that'd be interesting and it's v Tesla heavy, can you sleep in the taycan?

[@markevans3488]

Just managed to touch 4 miles/ kWh on M5/M4 Torquay to Windsor and back yesterday in my iX3. Best I’ve had so far. Cruise set at 64. Amazing how much overtaking you have to do even at that speed. I’ve learnt to drive smoothly in the ev , early overtakes to keep the “revs” constant, trying to avoid excessive acceleration and braking . Every now and again got to switch to sport mode and give it some beans though 😉

[@RSEV]

I’ve not yet actually driven an ix3! I’d like to range and recharge test one some day

[@davidlewis4399]

Well you wouldn't overtake me at 64 and don't need to drive smoothly to get anywhere. Bet you love either driving slowly or drinking Coffee at a charging station every 120 miles or so.

[@richardcorns8553]

Great figures 👍🏻. Getting 2.9 miles kwh in my Peugeot e-expert in this warm weather, up from 2 miles in winter. Our model 3lr is hitting 6mile kwh quite frequently these last few weeks. Amazing!

[@kevinashurst634]

@@davidlewis4399 more like 200 miles at 70.. Still EV drivers don't have to pay £1-70 a litre for fuel. Enjoy the coffee at your next refill

[@garywright7776]

@@davidlewis4399 You wouldn't see my rear number plate when I overtake you.

[@radiographer4164]

hey love your videos.. do you think i will notice the harsher ride coming from a model 3 sr plus

[@RSEV]

You should be fine, it’s pretty similar

[@cheshamchap2879]

Hi Richard and the whole team. Excellent channel which always provides useful no nonsense advice. Quick question. I noticed in this Video that the Supercharger cost was £50. That combined with £18 home charge seems quite a high cost for a trip from Glasgow. Was it inflated due to Carwow shenanigans?

[@RSEV]

We’ll that’s for the >500 miles and includes some hard driving. A direct length of the country and efficient driving would mean less. But yes charging costs have increased significantly. I’m also allowing expensive standard home rates. Luckily I still have some free Tesla supercharging miles from the old federal scheme

[@philiptata3607]

Yes, I was surprised by the cost. It’s slightly takes the shine off the SC network For those of us considering the change over.

[@kevin3434343434]

You are very trusting to pull over and sleep on the side of the interstate like that. Would never do that in the US, a drunk driver or a high tractor trailer would end up rear ending you. Better to pull off on a side street.

[@maxflight777]

900 mph charging ! Wow…. I haven’t come close to that.

[@chrisjbraithwaite]

Did you actually camp in a lay-by on the A1M?

[@chillybilly87]

For the Model Y Performance (I know this isn't one) but what is the BHP of it? I get any figure between 450-550bhp. Anyone know?

[@ftangftang3702]

Enjoyed that, I wondered how much camping mode would kill the battery, nowhere near as much as I feared. One thing which I think would be great is if someone (probably CarWow?) could do a drag race session with acceleration boost enabled on the Y LR. It would be really interesting to see what real world difference it makes from the 30mph and 50mph as well as from the standing start. I know they're not slow as standard, but more is..... well...... it's more :)

[@maxflight777]

That’s my point … I’m a huge fan of acceleration boost ! It’s even refunded if you don’t like having 564HP and going 0-60 in 4.2 seconds ( who wouldn’t 🤔)

[@RSEV]

Just wait for the carwow video…. 😙😉

[@ftangftang3702]

@@RSEV 🕺

[@ftangftang3702]

@@RSEV Did not disappoint :)

[@thomasjacques5286]

Enjoying from southern Illinois. Those 20" wheels also have a negative impact on your efficiency and you didn't mention what the tire pressures were set to.

[@RSEV]

I ran 42psi for this. It’s why I start in petrol station before the journey, to tweak them all. The 20’s are a tad less efficient. The Michelins are my preferred though over the hankooks on 19’s

[@cuisleproperties6351]

Hi, Why have you not reviewed the BMW iX?

[@adamk2788]

Great vlog. Love watching Tesla model Y road trips. Nice to see one of a good distance in the UK. Hope the charging network is improving with time. Keep up the brilliant content 😁

[@davidlewis4399]

Love watching these as well either fiddling with the touch screen or waiting at a charging station. Good to see how the other half don't get anywhere fast or worry about finding fast chargers priceless.

[@aidanapword]

And also the tesla super chargers are opening up to other vehicles in the UK... started just yesterday...

[@adamk2788]

I can see both sides. Elon wants to accelerate EV adoption which is good. Not a Tesla owner myself but want to be. But part of me can’t help but think is allowing others to use the Tesla chargers taking away there edge on the competition. I think they are well ahead of the chasing pack anyways but that’s just my opinion 😃

[@aidanapword]

@@adamk2788 Norway and France experience hasn't massively impacted tesla (who are (it remain to be seen)) rolling out even more chargers anyway. And they may be open to others but they are not cheap for non tesla owners unless they subscribe and pay tesla more money (presumably to deploy more chargers). And long term tesla user ... yeah they do have an edge still (in my biased opinion).

[@aidanapword]

@@adamk2788 rolling out new supercharger install used to be constrained by tesla cash flow and planning/planning permission... now cash flow isn't a problem any more.

[@fazer12779]

What did you race against?

[@wondrboy89]

Always enjoy these videos. How come Matt couldn't pop in and say hi. You never seem to be in each others videos!

[@RSEV]

I think you’ll see me in this drag video. I am in a few but not usually on camera. Inverness to London race with Tesla and audi etron gt Rs I am

[@chriscars3578]

I was going to buy the Y model but hearing a few bad reports on them so I have brought the 3 performance model

[@UnseenSpirit]

I think if you don't need more room and a hatchback, then it's the right choice. They don't have much difference but the Model 3 is: 1. More comfortable 2. Costs less

[@pommiedownunder1]

Talking about your dash cam in the Tesla, what size SSD drive do you recommend for use. I hope to be getting my model 3 in the near distant future when Shanghai gets back up to speed and they can spare a boat to Australia :-)

[@RSEV]

It’ll come with a usb in the glovebox already there for you 🙂

[@rogerstarkey5390]

"Speed limit plus VAT?" 😉

[@Jaw0lf]

Great video Richard, just shows travelling in an EV is simple, especially wiith a car such as the Tesla with the super fast charging!

[@stephen39a]

There could be a genuine reason for the sale, but I do wonder. It is a bit galling that they are selling this when Tesla didn't have the stock to deliver mine that was ordered in Jan and promised for end March and is now due end June!

[@maxflight777]

Avon and Somerset constabulary will act against wrongdoing, on submission of a clip. I’m not sure about other Police forces.

[@RustyGames777]

I love these vids! To anyone reading this, I bought a Tesla for my wife from Richard. I’ll do the same for my next one too. Great guy, great service.

[@RSEV]

Thank you 😊🤝

[@davidlewis4399]

I was going to buy six then realized it wouldn't tow a Caravan and needed charging every 150 miles or so. Couldn't figure out how to charge them either as I don't have a drive.

[@MrPindie]

@@davidlewis4399 Doesn’t sound like this is a car for you? I reckon a Volvo 740 GL would be perfect though.

[@robchambers7206]

loved this - great film as always. love the savings on charge against iCE CAR

[@amitgore]

sir, you slept while parked on side of road?

[@nickmurphy7177]

Great video and look forward to seeing the next one. quick question- when in national speed limit in my m3 the speed limit shows 60 and when I go over 50 the message shows I’m exceeding the speed limit over 50! Do you experience this?

[@RSEV]

Depends what gps data car has for that road, and now also what road signs the camera is reading. Most of the time I find mine fine. Only when in temp speed limit zones or roadworks have to be careful

[@davidlewis4399]

My M3 doesn't worry about speed limits and the indicators turn off as well to save power.

[@chriscars3578]

O how come the charging is free only in Ireland it’s not

[@mrmawson2438]

I watch car wow with Matt

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I do when Richard's involved.

[@mrmawson2438]

@@rogerstarkey5390 every day me 😂

[@jamesk3565]

i was hoping to see your view of the race like how mat has a camera in his

[@RSEV]

Can’t. That’s their video. Hopefully coming soon on their channel… Mat v me v Yianni

[@jamesk3565]

@@RSEV ahh ok. Can't wait to see it, why don't you get a camera for the race then?

[@welfiblablabla]

Why'd you change model Y? Only because of the colour(s)?

[@PaulA-UK]

Another good vid - Thanks. Where is the best place to charge in the Barton on Sea area?

[@davidlewis4399]

probably the local Aldi

[@RSEV]

Nearest rapids are in Christchurch. 50kw genie point and some Instavolt

[@PaulA-UK]

@@RSEV Thanks

[@simonyapp]

How many hours until someone walks in and buys it.

[@leftyamazed]

Did you just buy that car in Hamilton? Your sticker was already on the door when you pulled up on the South coast. You got that sorted quick!

[@RSEV]

Yep. Stuck on at a service station 😂 Had to make sure were on the car before carwow video shoot

[@gracjanosak7373]

Great video! I'm planning to buy Tesla Y and travel from Aberdeen to Berlin and I wonder if 20"wheels are enough comfortable to 19" for a long trip? What do you think?

[@RSEV]

I can’t tell the difference…

[@matta9316]

Great vid, helpful as a prospective buyer, but why do y’all drive on the wrong side :)

[@hughchilds5888]

You are mistaken. You drive on the right side of the road; we here in the UK drive on the CORRECT side!! :)

[@rossadamdixon]

Richard, if you had to pick one car to own, would you pick the model 3 or the model Y and what version?

[@RSEV]

If you need the space and the practicality the Model Y. However otherwise the model 3. It’s quicker, better handling, more efficient.