EV excursion from Chicago to New York in a Tesla tests charging effectiveness

Jeff Flock's trip spans 808 miles from Chicago to New York with a nearly a 16-hour duration

What is it like to take a road trip in an electric vehicle? 

Fox Business’ Jeff Flock put Biden’s electric vehicle hype to the test, embarking on an 800-mile trip in a Tesla on Tuesday from Chicago to New York, documenting each charge along the way. 

His expedition comes as the White House and more than a dozen Democrat-run states push to accelerate America’s clean transportation future. However, the initiative has sparked concerns for long-distance drivers. 

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Flock rented a Tesla Model Y, which boasts a range of 260–310 miles, depending on the trim, on a full charge and can be recharged at over 50,000 global Superchargers, according to the carmaker. 

As the Biden administration and Democrat-leaning states pivot to clean energy and mandate the use of electric vehicles, drivers are sharing their concerns over the range, battery duration, and availability of charging stations during long-distance trips.

After a day of driving, Flock provided an update on his journey to Stuart Varney, noting that he had charged the Tesla four times.

He used the Tesla navigation system, which routes to Tesla Supercharger stations. 

Flock said this "is good because it's a quicker charge" than other charging stations, but noted "it sometimes takes you on a more circuitous route."

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