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We just went all electric with 2 Teslas. The first one is definitely on the more expensive side so we were looking for a cheaper second family car. Something li
by cmer 5y ago
We just went all electric with 2 Teslas. The first one is definitely on the more expensive side so we were looking for a cheaper second family car. Something like a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.
We ended up getting a long range Model 3 as our second car (lease). When we factored in zero maintenance, zero brake changes, gas savings and time saved not having to deal with any of the above, the cost of a M3 was right around the cost of a Camry. Needless to say, the M3 is much more fun to drive.
What initially seemed excessive was pretty reasonable all things considered.
- throwawayboise 5y agoZero maintenance is not a realistic calculation. Maintenace on an EV might well be lower than on an ICE car, but it's not zero. And the battery pack will eventually need to be replaced (I guess if you're leasing though, that's not your problem).
- clouddrover 5y ago> When we factored in zero maintenance There will be maintenance costs: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a30209598/2019-tesla-model-3-reliability-maintenance/ https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a30209598/2019-tesla-mo...
- cmer 5y agoThere is no maintenance. Owned a Model S for almost 6 years. I literally did zero maintenance. When I tried to bring it to Tesla for a maintenance appointment, they cancelled my appointment and told me that it is useless, and that they don’t do it anymore. ICE is constant brake and oil changes just to start with.
- clouddrover 5y agoI recommend reading the article instead of promulgating falsehoods.