Man’s Tesla reached 0% in the middle of nowhere so he showed what happens when it actually dies
- This Tesla owner ran out of battery in the middle of nowhere
- He revealed exactly what happens when a Tesla drops to zero
- Ultimately, it needed rescuing by a Cybertruck
Published on Mar 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Mar 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
After a Tesla reached zero percent in the middle of nowhere, this man decided to take the opportunity to show what actually happens when it dies.
Tesla EVs are advised to never let their car drop below 20 percent battery.
However, the infrastructure and availability of EV chargers have left some Tesla drivers playing chicken with their car’s limits.
One man has now put his Tesla to the test to see exactly what happens when the car flatlines.
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Tesla fanatic runs the battery dead during range test
In a bid to test the battery range of a Tesla EV against what is claimed, this Tesla Model 3 Performance owner ran his car until it hit zero percent battery.
Previous tests have showcased that the battery range depletes after some heavy usage, but this driver wanted to test it out for himself.
YouTube personality Brandon – aka Tesla Flex – has now tried just that with his new Model 3.
And the most interesting part was what happened when his Tesla died.
In an upload to YouTube shorts, the creator showcased how the car shut down after zapping the last seven percent of battery power.
Brandon revealed how the Tesla technology still had some power as it prompted the driver to ‘pull over safely’ while blocking any power inputs aside from steering and braking.
The dashboard remained active, proving that the car didn’t just switch off like a phone, although it would likely have gone to sleep once the car was safely idle.
Luckily, an accompanying Cybertruck used its Powershare facilities to pump the Model 3 with enough juice to get him to the next station.
“This is not normal use and is very hard to achieve unless you’re dumb with your Tesla!” the driver said on YouTube.
As for the range test, he said that would be showcased in full at a later date.
Still, it’s nice to know that your Tesla will help you pull over, unlike the lesser-tech-savvy gas cars that clink and clang to a standstill.
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