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>People really need to remember maintenance costs over the ownership period. What people really need to do is the actual calculation, instead of saying things

>People really need to remember maintenance costs over the ownership period. What people really need to do is the actual calculation, instead of saying things like "the Tesla will make it up over its lifespan". Will it, really? The difference between a model Y and Corolla is, what, $10k-15k? That is a huge difference to make up. Most of the maintenance requirements a ICE has are required by an EV, too (less oil changes). Parts are way more expensive on the Tesla than the Toyota. Oh, and do you think that governments are going to just let EVs operate on subsidized electricity forever? No, they will directly tax it in the future. Meanwhile, gasoline prices could decrease over time as the world transitions to greener sources. After all, have to pump the oil (increase supply) while it has value. TL;DR People who buy a Tesla to "save money" are likely in for a shock.

buffington 3y ago
> Most of the maintenance requirements a ICE has are required by an EV, too (less oil changes). Parts are way more expensive on the Tesla than the Toyota. You've expressed this idea about parts a few times in this thread, yet haven't actually proven that. How about some comparisons of what some parts, common to both a Model Y and a Corolla, cost? I'll give it a shot: A control arm for a 2022 Model Y: about $150. A control arm for a 2022 Corolla: about $150. Rear door window glass for a 2022 Model Y: about $190. Rear door window glass for a 2022 Corolla: about $190. Hood for a 2022 Model Y: about $500. Hood for a 2022 Corolla: about $477. I'm not even cherry picking - literally just thinking of a part and searching for prices. Without a doubt, there are parts on a Tesla that cost a lot more than the same part on a Corolla, but I haven't found them. Point is: you're incorrect when you repeat the myth that Tesla parts are any more expensive than any other vehicle of the same model year. Most parts cost the same. Bigger point: of the parts most frequently replaced on a ICE vehicle, the Tesla typically doesn't have those same parts. Fan belts, fuel injectors, timing belts, clutches, valves, alternators, and so on. TL;DR People who buy a Tesla to "save money" are likely saving money.

buffington 3y ago

> Most of the maintenance requirements a ICE has are required by an EV, too (less oil changes). Parts are way more expensive on the Tesla than the Toyota. You've expressed this idea about parts a few times in this thread, yet haven't actually proven that. How about some comparisons of what some parts, common to both a Model Y and a Corolla, cost? I'll give it a shot: A control arm for a 2022 Model Y: about $150. A control arm for a 2022 Corolla: about $150. Rear door window glass for a 2022 Model Y: about $190. Rear door window glass for a 2022 Corolla: about $190. Hood for a 2022 Model Y: about $500. Hood for a 2022 Corolla: about $477. I'm not even cherry picking - literally just thinking of a part and searching for prices. Without a doubt, there are parts on a Tesla that cost a lot more than the same part on a Corolla, but I haven't found them. Point is: you're incorrect when you repeat the myth that Tesla parts are any more expensive than any other vehicle of the same model year. Most parts cost the same. Bigger point: of the parts most frequently replaced on a ICE vehicle, the Tesla typically doesn't have those same parts. Fan belts, fuel injectors, timing belts, clutches, valves, alternators, and so on. TL;DR People who buy a Tesla to "save money" are likely saving money.