In recent years, more and more Teslas and electric cars in general have been bought. While in the beginning electric cars often replaced second cars or city cars, now family cars are often also being electrified and used for vacations.

When you go on your first holiday trip with an electric car, you should take a quick look at the route in advance to avoid any possible obstacles or difficulties.

To ensure you don't have to worry before you set off, we have created this guide that explains all the important information so that you can relax on the way to your vacation.

Going on holiday with a Tesla can now be very easy and uncomplicated. But that also depends a little on the destination. The Tesla itself is known to have a comparatively good range . The range of Teslas is between 455 km and 723 km according to WLTP, depending on the model type.

However, it must be mentioned that not every electric car is suitable for a trip on holiday. This is very similar to the combustion engine counterpart - you generally don't go on holiday with a combustion engine small car either.

The far north of Europe beckons with breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences. With your Tesla, the journey is not only more sustainable, but also surprisingly comfortable.

What you should bear in mind when driving north is easy to explain. Since it can be cold in the north, the tips are similar to those you know from the German winter. Since the comfortable temperature of a battery is between 15 and 19°C , the range decreases the further the outside temperature drops. Therefore, a well-planned route is essential here.

However, the charging infrastructure in Scandinavia and Northern Europe in general is quite well developed, which also allows for flexibility and spontaneity when necessary. You can of course use the Tesla software to plan your route, but you can also use other providers, some of which offer special features.

A well-known one is a better route planner . One of the advantages of this is that you can specify whether you would like to have many short charging stops or a few long breaks.

When driving north, it is important that the car is well protected against dirt and impurities. We recommend our rubber mats, which we develop and produce fairly in Europe.

Anyone who likes to head to southern Europe in the summer with their Tesla will not only experience breathtaking landscapes, but also a unique driving experience on challenging roads. But before you activate the Tesla Autopilot function and head towards the Côte d'Azur, there are a few things to consider:

In summer, especially when it's very hot, it's better to have a look at the route in advance. Route planning allows you to travel much more efficiently and ensure that you don't take any unnecessary breaks. Of course, you can use your Tesla's route planning, but you should also look at alternatives that also have some advantages:

A well-known alternative is a better route planner . One of the advantages of this is that you can specify whether you would like to have many short charging stops or a few long breaks.

As a Tesla driver, you will find a well-developed charging network in France, especially in the north and south of the country. Most charging stations are concentrated along the main traffic routes and around larger cities. Inland, the network is less dense, but is constantly growing.

A practical tip: Many supermarkets such as Lidl or Intermarché offer free charging options in their parking lots. On the way south, you will also find numerous fast-charging stations at motorway service stations, which make longer journeys easier.

As an electric car driver, you will also find a relatively well-developed charging network in Italy, especially in the north of the country. Regions such as South Tyrol and Trentino offer a high density of charging stations, especially along the main traffic routes and near larger cities. The charging infrastructure is also well developed in central Italy, for example in Emilia Romagna and Umbria.

In the south of Italy, especially in regions such as Calabria or Sardinia, the charging network is even less dense. Careful route planning is recommended here to ensure that sufficient charging options are available.

In Croatia, Tesla drivers will find a growing charging network that is particularly well developed in the north and west of the country. There are numerous charging options along the main traffic routes and around larger cities such as Zagreb. In the south and east of the country, the infrastructure is even less dense, but expansion is progressing.

A special advantage for electric car drivers in Croatia: There are still some free public charging stations that are signposted locally. Some hotels also offer their guests parking spaces with free charging options.

If you want to drive to Spain with your Tesla, you will find a constantly growing charging network that is particularly well developed in the north and east of the country. There are numerous charging options along the main traffic routes and around larger cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. In the south of the country, the infrastructure is even less dense, but expansion is also happening quickly here.

In Barcelona, ​​it is currently still possible to park for free with an electric car. All you have to do is fill out a form.

If you want to go on holiday with an electric car, you should know that there are a few things you should keep in mind to make it more relaxing in the end.

The air conditioning is generally power-intensive. This means that the range can be reduced by using the air conditioning. But of course you can't do without it on a holiday trip, so you can drive more efficiently elsewhere:

• If you are standing at the charging station while the Tesla is driving and bring the car to the desired temperature, the Tesla takes the power directly from the charging station and you no longer need to use the air conditioning while driving.

• Opening the window is always more efficient than using the air conditioning. The lower the speed, the lower the air resistance through the open windows and the more efficient opening the window is.

Of course, it's even better if you prevent the sun from getting into the Tesla and heating up the vehicle. At Tessi Supply, we have a variety of options to make your vacation trip more relaxing . Here we've listed a variety of products that make life easier, especially in summer.