I Drove a Tesla Model 3 for 1010 KM on ONE Charge… Here’s What Happened!

Can a Tesla Model 3 really drive over 1000 KM on a single charge? In this ultimate range test, I took my Tesla Model 3 to the limit to see if hitting the 1,010 KM mark on public roads was actually possible. ✅ ElDrive: https://eldrive.eu/ ✅ Tesla Referral Code : http://ts.la/stupinean5809 00:00 - Can a Tesla Model 3 Drive 1,000 KM on One Charge? 00:55 - Setting Up for Maximum Range (Tire Pressure & Climate) 01:30 - Charging at L Drive & Initial Route Planning 03:30 - How to Use the L Drive App for Easy Charging 06:08 - Vehicle Tour: Standard Specs for the Range Test 07:10 - Weight Reduction: Emptying the Trunk & Frunk 08:42 - Starting the Journey: Bucharest to the Countryside 11:12 - The Challenge: Staying Under 80 Wh/km Consumption 13:30 - Efficiency Settings: Chill Mode & Minimal Power Usage 14:40 - 100% Charge Milestone & Resetting the Trip 16:19 - Leaving the City: Real-Time Consumption Updates 19:30 - Achieving 7.8 kWh/100km! The Goal is Possible 22:00 - The First Loop: Consistency is Key 26:17 - 100 KM Check-In: 91% Battery Remaining 29:17 - Testing Panoramic Sun Protection in 32°C Heat 32:48 - Driving Strategy: Using Autopilot & Minimizing Stops 36:04 - 200 KM Milestone: Feeling the Fatigue 40:50 - Nightfall Strategy: Managing Battery & Headlamps 44:11 - Pro Tip: Giving Space to Traffic on Narrow Roads 50:00 - Analyzing Tesla's Energy Consumption Screens 53:05 - Pit Stop: Refreshing for the Second Half 57:05 - Testing Tesla Model 3 Matrix Headlights at Night 01:00:00 - Reaching Slobozia & Maintaining Efficiency 01:03:40 - 400 KM Check-In: 61% Battery Still Left 01:08:48 - Heading Back to Bucharest for a Safe Overnight Stop 01:10:55 - 500 KM Milestone: 53% Battery! Projected Range Success 01:14:46 - Day 2: Starting with 50% Battery & New Traffic Challenges 01:21:44 - Leaving Bucharest Again: Avoiding the Morning Rush 01:29:13 - 600 KM Update: Battling 32°C Heat in a "Sauna" 01:32:10 - Personal Record: 700 KM Exceeded on a Single Charge 01:36:28 - 860 KM Check-In: The Final 18% Push 01:40:40 - Calculating the Buffer: 6% Arrival for 1,000 KM Goal 01:45:30 - Low Power Mode & Final Distance Adjustments 01:48:25 - THE MOMENT: Reaching 1,000 KM on Public Roads! 01:49:15 - Final Destination: 1,010 KM Total & Arriving with 5% 01:50:50 - Final Stats: 20 Hours, 7.3 kWh/100km Average 01:53:20 - Top Range Secrets: 40-60 KM/H & Temperature Effects 01:54:40 - Rapid Charging at Fetești & Closing Thoughts 📌 1010 KM on a SINGLE Charge – Full Test Data ⚡ ✅ Car: 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (LG 5M – 82 kWh) 🛣️ Distance: 1,010 km 🔋 Battery remaining: 5% ⚡ Energy consumed: 74.7 kWh 📉 Average consumption: 73.9 Wh/km (7.39 kWh/100 km) ⏱️ Driving time: 20 h 2 min 📊 Efficiency: • 13.53 km/kWh • 7.39 kWh/100 km This was a real-world hypermiling challenge on public roads, not a closed test track or laboratory test. From the initial setup and hypermiling strategies to the final nerve-wracking kilometers with only 5% battery left, I’m sharing every detail of this 20-hour journey. We’ll look at real-time energy consumption, the impact of temperature, and the specific settings I used to achieve an incredible average of 7.3 kWh/100km. Whether you're a Tesla owner looking for efficiency tips or just curious about the future of EV range, this video covers everything you need to know about pushing an electric vehicle to its absolute max. In this video, you’ll see: How I prepared the car for a 1,000+ KM trip. Real-world hypermiling techniques for maximum efficiency. My strategy for driving through heat and traffic without AC. The final stats: Total distance, battery health, and consumption. If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to Like, Subscribe to SDA Dan Cars for more EV tests, and hit the Notification Bell so you never miss an upload! DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we will receive a small commission. #tesla #model3 #teslamodel3