YouTuber buys stripped Tesla Model 3 ‘go-kart’ for $2,000 — it still has 212-mile range
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- Tesla's Model 3 drivetrain proved durable, still showing 212 miles of range after being stripped down and driven off‑road.
- Remmy Evans bought the stripped Model 3 for $2,000 after negotiating down from $3,000, then drove it 25 minutes on public roads to a Best Buy without police intervention.
- Grayson originally purchased the same Model 3 for $6,000–$7,000 to transplant its drivetrain into a 1970s concept car, but abandoned the project after estimating 800 hours of body work.
- EV West offers Tesla crate motors for custom builds, reflecting a growing market for repurposing Tesla powertrains in DIY and conversion projects.
Why it matters: DIY builders and aftermarket conversion firms gain a $2,000, high‑range chassis, while public safety regulators face pressure to address unsafe, sensor‑less Tesla rigs on roads, potentially spurring stricter vehicle‑modification rules.
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