Canada man takes his Tesla Model 3 Highland on a 373 mile road trip to see if it's possible to do it for just $25
Published on Jun 21, 2026 at 3:43 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 21, 2026 at 3:43 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This guy wanted to see if he could drive 373 miles on a budget of $25, which sounds a little too ambitious, even for a Tesla Model 3 Highland.
Still, he went ahead with his ‘project’ and the result was interesting.
But there are also two things he did that potentially altered the final result.
Amazingly, there was also one crucial strategy he could have used to slash that budget even further.
Here’s why he chose this oddly specific mileage
The guy behind the FrozenTesla YouTube channel wanted to see if he could drive 373 miles on a budget of just $25.
373 miles sounds pretty arbitrary and random, but that’s because A, that’s 600 kilometers and B; that’s more or less exactly the official range of a Tesla Model 3 Highland.
The goal was to prove the cost-effectiveness of EV road-tripping compared to internal combustion engine.
It varies a lot, but, in general, the same trip with an internal combustion car would’ve cost anywhere between $60 and $120.
The results
There are two things worth noting.
The first thing is that he narrowly missed his target.
Using a combination of Superchargers and ‘destination charging’, he ended up spending $26.37.
But what’s interesting is that target could’ve been successfully reached if he’d done something differently.
How you charge your Tesla makes a difference
For his trip, he used something called destination charging, which basically means you can charge your car ‘at destination’.
For example, a hotel.
In general, that’s free of charge or, more accurately, included in the rate.
The problem is that he used Tesla Superchargers for the rest of the trip and those are expensive.
Again, it can vary significantly, but, broadly speaking, Superchargers can be more expensive than public chargers and are always more expensive than home charging.
Setting off with a ‘tank’ full of energy from home, having home-charged, he could’ve theoretically covered 373 miles with no trouble at all.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
