Taking On The Pan-American Highway In A Tesla Model X Named Beluga - CleanTechnica

The article chronicles Sandro’s adventurous journey along the Pan-American Highway in his uniquely outfitted Tesla Model X, named Beluga. Unlike the typical rugged off-road vehicles commonly seen on this challenging route, Sandro’s electric SUV serves as both transportation and home for his multi-year expedition. Over the past three years, Beluga has supported extensive travels across North America, including reaching Tuktoyuktuk—the northernmost drivable point on the continent and the start of the Pan-American Highway. Sandro has meticulously customized the vehicle’s interior to balance functionality with a mostly stock appearance, incorporating a slide-out kitchen with an induction cooktop, collapsible sink, pantry, and ample water storage, alongside a compact sleeping setup and refrigeration. Externally, Beluga remains largely stock except for upgraded all-terrain tires essential for northern Canadian terrains. Notably, Sandro was the first to use Tesla’s Full Self Driving on the challenging Dempster Highway, enduring technical and environmental hurdles such as charging issues and minor