Is it possible to travel the world for a year in a Tesla while working remotely?
Spoiler: Yes. But it takes much more than just plugging in and driving.
Planning a journey like this requires thinking beyond destinations: you need to consider internet connectivity, work rhythms, logistics, rest, energy, human connections, and most of all—how you actually want to live while working.
This guide was created with ChatGPT based on everything we’ve worked on in the EchoRoute project—a journey from Europe to Asia and eventually Australia in a Tesla Model 3 Long Range. But more than just a car, this is about building a lifestyle on the move.
Start with the important questions
You can have the best car, the most detailed map, and perfect planning—but if you don’t know why you’re doing this, you’ll get lost anyway.
EchoRoute was born from a personal need: to connect work with life, to travel the world while still leading projects, and to be more present. I wasn’t looking for a vacation—I wanted a different rhythm, a different focus, and a more meaningful impact.
If you’re planning a year-long trip, start with these questions:
- What are you really looking for in this journey?
- What parts of your current routine do you want to keep?
- How much balance do you need between work, adventure, and rest?
Traveling isn’t escaping. It’s transforming.
Plan in blocks, not by days
Don’t make a daily Excel calendar. You’ll break it after the first week.
In EchoRoute, we built a base structure:
Work Monday to Thursday from a city (Airbnb with good Wi-Fi, comfortable routine),
Drive and explore Friday to Sunday.
And stay one extra week in cities that are worth it—or when your body and mind need it.
The key is not to lock everything in, but to have a clear framework that allows you to adapt.
The Tesla as your mobile HQ
The Tesla is more than a car. It’s your office, your video call room, your micro recording studio, your nap zone, your best ally.
With the Model 3 Long Range, real-world highway consumption sits around 14.5 to 16.5 kWh/100 km when driving at 110–120 km/h. That gives you a range of 300–400 km without range anxiety.
Plus, apps like A Better Route Planner and PlugShare help you design each stage with precision.
Juice Booster: your travel MVP
The ultimate game-changer: Juice Booster.
It lets you charge from any plug—domestic or industrial. Whether you’re in a rural house, a hotel with no wallbox, or a country without Superchargers… Juice Booster has your back.
Pro tip: charge while you live, not while you drive. Plug in while sleeping, eating, working, editing, or making calls. Don’t waste time “charging”—make it part of your flow.
Starlink: global internet, truly
To make this lifestyle sustainable, you need solid internet.
That’s where Starlink comes in.
With Starlink, you can get Wi-Fi almost anywhere—even in rural or remote areas. This is a game-changer: it removes excuses, expands your freedom, and keeps work flowing wherever you are.
And since the Tesla can keep climate mode on, it becomes your office on wheels.
Great acoustics, clean background, space for a laptop and phone = remote meeting, no stress.
Mental setup: you’re not a tourist—you’re a professional in motion
There’s a big difference between “traveling” and “traveling while working.”
Your energy is limited. Your focus too. That’s why organizing your week into work blocks, travel blocks, and rest time is essential.
Even if you’re filming content like we are for EchoRoute, not everything needs to be shared.
Some moments are just for you.
And that’s okay.
Keeping a journal, recording for yourself, or taking full-screen breaks can be more valuable than the coolest drone shot.
Planning to cross continents? Take this seriously
Thinking of crossing from one continent to another? It gets real, fast.
If you’re going from Europe to Asia, or shipping your Tesla to America or Australia, consider:
- Up-to-date vehicle documentation (ours is under a Spanish SL company)
- Temporary import permits in non-EU countries
- Global insurance coverage
- Customs paperwork and local freight agents
It’s not “romantic,” but it’s what allows real freedom.
Sleeping in the Tesla? It’s possible, but not for everyone
Are we sleeping in the Tesla? Nope. Not us.
Working remotely requires proper rest, access to a kitchen and bathroom, and a reliable space. We choose Airbnbs with solid internet and a good base to stay productive.
That said, the Tesla can totally become a bed.
There are mattress kits, custom setups, and smart accessories made by indie makers that turn your Model 3 into a mini hotel.
It’s a cool option—especially for those who love minimalist travel or short-term sleeping.
Documenting helps you live better
A big part of EchoRoute is documenting all of this.
From blog posts like this to YouTube, photos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments with the Blackmagic.
But it’s not just marketing. Documentation helps you:
- Process your own journey
- Share real lessons with others
- Build community with fellow travelers and curious minds
Content with purpose always goes further than viral trends.
Your relationship with time will change
Traveling in a Tesla for a year while working changes your entire perspective of time.
No more Mondays, Fridays, or holidays. Just meaningful moments—some productive, some personal.
When you align the two, that’s where real freedom starts.
It’s not easy. You’ll feel lonely. You’ll miss people. You’ll want to stop sometimes.
But you’ll also meet incredible humans, discover life-changing ideas, experience wild landscapes, and find deeper versions of yourself you didn’t know existed.
About this article
This guide was created with ChatGPT, pulling insights from the full EchoRoute journey: decisions, tools, mistakes, breakthroughs, and the philosophy behind it all.
More than just a guide, it’s a strategic and emotional map for those who want to live and work—without compromising either.