Living Full-Time in a Tesla Model Y: A Comprehensive Tour

Tesla Model Y for Full-Time Living

• 🚗 Mario showcases his 2024 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD, capable of 300 miles on a charge and recharging in about 20 minutes.
• 🗺️ He successfully drove from Virginia Beach across the country, finding charging stations approximately every two hours.
• 💡 The car's dual motors (one large in the back, one smaller in the front) provide all-wheel drive when needed.

Interior Setup and Organization

• 📦 The front trunk (frunk) is used for storage, including a suitcase, jacket, emergency blanket, and perishables, which stay cool.
• 🚽 A portable commode is set up with kitty litter inside a green tent attached to the car, double-bagged and secured.
• 🔌 The charger cord is accessible for 110 or 220V outlets.

Climate Control and Comfort

• 🌡️ The car's heat pump maintains a comfortable temperature (68°F during the day, 72°F at night) using approximately 2 kilowatts of energy, equivalent to about 10 miles of range or 2% of the battery.
• 🛏️ A comfortable sleeping setup includes a 2-inch self-inflating mattress inside an old Coleman sleeping bag, placed on a 4ft table.
• 🌃 Blackout panels are installed on all windows and the glass roof for light control during sleep.

Cooking and Daily Routines

• 🍳 A pantry stores snacks, and a camp stove is used for making tea in the morning.
• 🧊 An old coach chest (48-quart) serves as a cooler in the rear trunk, with a bladder for ice that harvests water as it melts.

Travel Experience and Advice

• 😌 Mario finds living in the car less stressful than living at home, with great views and an uplifting experience.
• 🛣️ He highlights the Tesla's self-driving feature, which he used for 95% of his cross-country trip, noting it's a subscription service.
• 💪 His advice for aspiring car dwellers: "If I can do it, anybody can do it," emphasizing his age (70) as proof of its accessibility.