If you're in the middle of nowhere with a dead Tesla, all you need is a tow.
per car after an upgrade in 2019. So, Rich got himself towed at 75 mph for some distance and got home.
He then decided to demonstrate this for his video channel and got his Tesla towed by a Mercedes Benz E55- AMG. You can check Rich's attempt in the video below. His Tesla car did not give any warnings over this method of charging for an extensive period of time. While not at supercharger speeds, the battery did charge quite fast.
Taking Rich's calculations for what they are, this is a highly inefficient way of charging your Tesla, even if you have a great towing vehicle. It is definitely NOT SAFE to strap yourself to another car and drive on a freeway at such high speeds. JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER Be the first to read our latest stories, analysis, and trend-spotting on tech from every corner on earth. Sign up for our weekly newsletter today.Stay on top of the latest engineering news just enter your email and we’ll take care of the rest.
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