If you have never ridden in an electric car before, stepping into a Tesla Model Y for the first time after a flight is a small surprise in itself. Here is what the experience is actually like, start to finish.
Getting in
The first thing most passengers notice is how little there is to notice. No engine idling, no exhaust smell, no vibration through the seat. The Model Y simply sits there, ready, until the driver moves off. The cabin feels open and bright, helped by the glass roof that runs across most of the vehicle, which makes the back seat feel far less closed in than a typical saloon.
Setting off
There is no engine to rev, so the car pulls away smoothly and almost silently. Acceleration from an electric motor is instant rather than building up gradually, which passengers often describe as a gentle, confident push rather than a jolt. Once at cruising speed, road and wind noise are the main sounds you notice, simply because there is no engine noise competing with them.
The ride itself
Braking feels different too. Electric cars use regenerative braking, which recovers energy as the car slows down, and in practice this tends to produce a smooth, controlled deceleration rather than an abrupt stop. Combined with the low centre of gravity from the battery pack under the floor, the overall ride feels planted and stable, even through the bends on the roads up toward Altea or Calpe.
Space and comfort
The Model Y is built as a compact SUV rather than a low slung sports car, so rear legroom and headroom are generous for an electric vehicle in its class. The boot, plus the additional storage under the bonnet, gives it more luggage capacity than many similarly sized cars, which is exactly why we chose it as one of the two vehicles in our fleet for airport transfers with real suitcases in tow.
The quiet, and what it changes
The biggest difference passengers mention afterwards is not a single feature, it is the overall quiet. Conversation happens at a normal volume without raising your voice over an engine. Phone calls are easier. Children tend to settle faster. After a flight, arriving at your accommodation without the low hum of a combustion engine in the background is a small thing that adds up to feeling more rested.
Arriving
Because the ride is private, there are no stops at other hotels along the way. You go directly from Alicante Airport to your address, step out, and that is the end of the transfer. No shared shuttle, no waiting on other passengers, just a direct, quiet ride from one point to the other.
Every Costanova Transfer airport transfer runs in a Tesla Model Y or Tesla Model 3, both fully electric. See our fleet or book your transfer to experience it for yourself.
