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I Spent the Whole Day Driving a Tesla Around Rural Wales - on One Charge
Gareth Butterfield drove nearly 300 miles in a Tesla Model Y Performance on rural Welsh roads, completing a full day test with range over 4.0 miles per kWh on mountain climbs.
- At 8.30am Gareth Butterfield set off from the Celtic Manor Resort near Newport in a Tesla Model Y Performance, completing nearly 300 miles through the Brecon Beacons and Wye Valley by 5pm on one charge.
- To test its endurance, Gareth Butterfield designed a full working‑day evaluation in the Brecon Beacons, assessing real‑world range and driving enjoyment, while range anxiety led him to plan a Supercharger stop at Shifnal near Telford.
- With 460bhp and a 3.3‑second 0‑60, the Tesla Model Y Performance's bushings, damping and active suspension made mountain driving sure-footed, while sculpted sports seats enhanced interior comfort and quietness.
- A quick Supercharger top‑up proved largely precautionary, as Tesla's prediction system suggested he would arrive home with at least 40%, but 10% did not feel like a wide enough margin.
- Yet the trip also highlights how cold weather and spirited driving reduced efficiency versus Tesla's 360‑mile claimed range, with some legs struggling to top 3.0 miles per kWh.
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Tesla Model Y Performance takes on the Brecon Beacons in an all-day road test (aff)
A long loop through the Brecon Beacons gave the Tesla Model Y Performance a proper workout — from twisty climbs to real-world range tests
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