While this is great, there are numerous other things to consider. 1. A Tesla Model 3 is well over $40K at this point, which is fine. It's definitely worth it. I'd compare it favorably to a BMW 3 series. But what happens if, instead of buying $45K Model 3, you land up buying a $27,500 Honda Accord? Again, not fair because the Tesla outperforms an Accord in every single way, but my point is not everyone wants to spend $45K on a car, but especially with today's price spikes, it's hard to find one cheaper than that. How many years of gas savings would it take to make up for the nearly $20K price difference? 2. But to defend Tesla, it's much cheaper to maintain an EV over an ICE, so there's benefit there. And if you decide to go with one of the newer EVs that have come out, you also get the government tax break 3. Obviously if you have solar panels, the Tesla essentially costs nothing to charge. As I walked my dog today, I was surprised by the number of my neighbors that had them. Anyway, good video.
Thanks for the comment, excellent points. As a Tesla owner, I definitely agree with you 100%. There's no way around the increased price tag, besides the tax incentives which can really make a difference. You're right, the amount saved on regular maintenance by driving a Tesla is substantial. At the end of the day, it's likely going to be more expensive upfront to buy a Tesla compared to what you could by brand new at a Honda dealership for a great ICE car. But when you compare the Tesla to cars in it's class, like the BMW 3, the Tesla becomes cheaper when factoring in the incentives and savings over time. I think the sticker shock of a Tesla is what keeps most people away from moving forward, but once you factor in all the savings and money back, the Tesla (even at todays pricing) becomes a surprisingly affordable option (and if you have solar already, I'd say it's a no brainer). Great points, all of which are spot on. If you have any other thoughts please let me know because I'm intrigued with the current market of EV offerings compared to ICE at the moment.
I had the car for 3 weeks to the day. It says I’ve saved $53…… I know I have saved over $200. My wife paid $120 a week on gasoline. That’s $360, the app says I’ve used $97 in electricity.
u think you save but you dont save... for example, u save 1200/year ... after 100k, you need a new battery, it costs 15-20k . At the end , u dont save anything. You only save time on no maintance
@@BabyGangsterIsMemost people who buy teslas don’t keep them for 100k miles or longer than about 5 years they usually trade it in and get a new one, those costs go to the person who wanted a really old Tesla.
Personally I like the car a lot better than something more affordable. The savings on gas, savings on maintenance, incentives, and environmental 'doing the right thing' feeling make the car worth it for me. Articles like this: cleantechnica.com/2019/06/22/toyota-corolla-vs-tesla-model-3-5-year-cost-comparison/ claim a $40k Tesla Model 3 is the same cost in 5 years as a $19k Toyota Corolla, when all costs are considered (gas, maintenance, resale value, etc.). In short, I'd say the gas savings are a bonus, but not the sole reason to buy a Tesla, the reason to buy a Tesla is because the car and technology are amazing (I miss autopilot, regen braking, smooth quick acceleration, sound system, and the huge info-tainment screen when I'm driving my wife's ICE car). I hope that helps!
