The Model 3 is priced comparable to a BMW 3 series. The only maintenance you have on them is tires, air filter, wipers, windshield washer fluid, and eventually

The Model 3 is priced comparable to a BMW 3 series. The only maintenance you have on them is tires, air filter, wipers, windshield washer fluid, and eventually brake pads. There’s no engine maintenance, no oil changes, no premium gas, no transmission issues, no timing belt, starter, ignition, etc. If you look at an actual cost of ownership comparison, the Model 3 actually compares favorably to even a Toyota Camry over 5 yrs of ownership. Even in expensive electricity places like CA it’s still way cheaper than gas. The up front cost is a bit higher, but long term it’s cheaper.