Tesla Model S Becomes A Hybrid, Never Uses Charger On 1,800-Mile Trip

This modified Model S has a generator in the back that charges its battery all the time, even when it’s parked.

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Andrei Nedelea

By: Andrei Nedelea

Oct 13, 2022 at 1:10pm ET

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The Warped Perception is known for its unusual Tesla mods. After strapping three mini-jet engines to the back of his Model S in order to improve its acceleration, channel host Matt Mikka is now addressing another problem he has with the vehicle - the fact that he has to stop and charge it.

And what would be the simplest way around that? Well, equipping the vehicle with an on-board generator, which is exactly what he did, then he took the Model S on a very long road trip to test it out. The engine he used as a generator is a small, single-cylinder 400 cc unit that makes around 13 horsepower.

Matt decided to put it to the test by taking it on a 1,600-mile roadtrip that turned into a 1,800 miles. He ran the engine virtually non-stop for an entire week, and he was able to cover the distance without ever actually stopping to charge, although it wasn’t that convenient.