TESLA QUALITY OVER 100,000 MILES! 

My reason to get a Tesla,: better crash protection, better charging infrastructure, FSD highway, video recording, no more of having to use a couple of apps to find a charger, dog mode, Joe mode,....

We're just going to ignore the drivers headrest 😬

I have been dreaming about owning a Tesla since 2015, and now I finally achieved my dream! The driving experience is so smooth yet exciting when I step on the acceleration paddle! I really love Tesla! And I can’t wait to get a performance version of it

You actually have a lot of control over battery degradation, and you can manage it, it all depends on your charging habits. I've seen Teslas over 100k miles with around 2% battery degradation. Also, MOST degradation happens in the first 20,000-40,000 miles. After that it kinda levels out, and it degrades MUCH more slowly. Also, the 2021 Model 3 (and the Y) have different windows, with MUCH better outside noise reduction. My 2021 Model 3 doesn't have any issues inside or outside. Only 1k miles so far though. My car stays in a garage, plugged in (can only use 120V where I am right now, but I don't drive that much so that's fine for my needs), whenever it's not being used. I expect to have low battery degradation. I also keep the car clean inside and out, and I've had 0 paint problems so far.

Finally! Cost of ownership/maintenance video on an EV! I figured it would be lower than a gas vehicle, but thanks for putting numbers to things!

Very interesting video! I was watching and in quite a few clips I was like "wait this looks really familiar to me" then it hits me, a lot of these clips were recorded like 5 minutes from my house! Great video though, definitely gave me a lot of information in regards to longevity, as that's something I haven't really heard a whole lot about with Teslas.

Mine is 2018 LRRWD M3 with 62,000 miles, not one problem (tires only) full charge is 305. I've put 22,000 miles since October 2020. Yea I drive alot, why not. Thanks for the video

Thanks for producing this video. Very helpful

We ordered our first Tesla Model Y in June. The estimated delivery time is the end of August to the middle of September, hope we get it sooner. We are beyond excited!

2013 Model S - about to hit 100k miles and these are the issues i've had so far. Battery degradation is on par with what has been said here...but i don't know what the original estimated miles per full charge was so i can't say exactly. I now get 241 miles per full charge(but that hasn't really dropped in the past 15k miles). I had the heating go out right after i bought the car used at 84k miles. I fixed that myself(8 hours and about $230 on ebay for the PTC heater and fuse for the DC/DC Converter). Estimated price for Tesla to do it is $3500+. $2k of that is because Tesla swaps the converter instead of replacing a fuse. Around 94k miles the drive motor dropped a gear and was replaced with 4 months left on the factory warranty. I had them replace the axles at that time as well so that i wouldn't have to deal with that later if there was an issues. The axles cost me just over $1k to have Tesla do it. I could have done it myself for less than half that, but don't have the time or desire. Winter driving(wet or snowy conditions) the car has random glitches where the traction control, abs and regen braking all turn off at once and it basically turns into a drift car. The only way to resolve it is to walk away from the car for 5-10 minutes so it shuts down and wakes back up...though that doesn't always fix it. It's a real pain when you need to get somewhere and you have to choose being late over being safe. Snow driving a Tesla without traction control is no joke. One of the exterior door handles quit releasing the door. Typical wire flexed and corroded until it broke. Fixed that myself for no cost. Thought about buying the custom upgraded wiring harness for it but didn't feel like spending the money. Sunroof seal probably needs to be replaced. Going through the car wash the air dryers blast water though into the headliner. Last issue of note is that randomly when driving in the rain I'll get a suspension needs service message. Once i was driving to work, that message popped up, and when i got there the back suspension was bottomed out while the front was normal. Walk away from the car and come back 15 minutes later and it was back to normal. Problem with any of the intermittent issues is that Tesla will start replacing stuff at their inflated prices and you won't know if it's still broken until the next time it happens. Last issues are common things like screen glitching out and needing the memory upgrade recall(not completed yet), normal interior and exterior wear.

Thanks for producing this video ! Quite reassuring.

Funny that people ask what happens after 100K miles, like it suddenly stops driving 😂 I've 140K miles on my 2017 Bolt EV Premier and it's still the best car I've owned (including 2 BMW 3-series). My degradation is around 8% and I still get over 240 actual miles a charge. Model 3 will likely be my next car, but after I've logged over 200K miles on the Bolt EV. Thanks for the review! 👍

AWSOME video Thank you There is definitely a model s in my near future

If you can charge from home you should absolutely get one! Bought a Tesla and having it fully charged every morning is incredible!

Wife has 42k miles on her dual motor and still stock tires with plenty of life yet.

Please clean that driver head-rest. LOL. Loving the regenerative braking. Almost akin to an extreme manual transmission, using compression braking. Love it.

1st and good informative video on owing a Tesla

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the info and numbers. I got my Model 3 two months ago and have been worried about battery degradation. Your video has given me some peace of mind. Thanks!

Thank you for an honest, realistic review. Subscribed.

I love your video and your Tesla looks nice like brand new to have reached 100k miles.

My 18 Model 3 is about to hit 70k and it is at 2.3% I'm more than happy with that at this point. The only rattle I have is from my aftermarket phone mount.

2016 Model X 90D. Battery is doing well. Tesla service is super fair with repairs after warranty ends. Waaaaaaay cheaper than my last daily. Land Rover.

I think miles degradation is pretty consistent. I have 112k and also 8% depredation. Also brakes around 90-95%. Pretty awesome

I will be planning to move from Texas to Arizona for studies for a few years. Arizona looked like the perfect road trip spot, but the increase of gas prices really ruined that idea. In fact for our car rental we saved so much more money using the M3L and the supercharger wait time wasn’t really an issue as long we used the navigation with on route conditioning. Your video made it clear that buying a used sub 100k mile tesla is very reasonable for my situation. Thank you very much.

I beg people to stop giving elon credit for the tesla cars. This dude was the 4th ceo who bought his position and then was booted off as chairman for being incompetent. Shout out to Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the actual founders of tesla

Pretty good info because I was wondering how it is OOW and I have a friend who purchased a Mach E, I have a Model Y and the Mach E is gorgeous and they do have chargers, they did a long-distance trip with no issues. I really enjoy looking at the new EV technology because not even 5 years ago, nobody cared and now its taking off.

2013 with 130,000, It still is great. I did have to replace the screen, due to the "leakage" appearance that is common for that year. I could have tried to fix myself but chose to have Tesla do it.

Yes I had my model 3 for 1 month and already have numerous chips in the paint.

I want a model 3 so bad. Just out of my reach for now! Subbed by the way! :D

Great info. & Honest longer term owners views.. This is the stuff I want to see, not some guy doing a new test drive & giving his thoughts.. I have looked at NIO & apparently they would offer a better comparison to Tesla than Ford,. Only one problem, they are still low volume & ATM only in China.. Xpeng is also looking like a better comparison to Tesla than Ford ATM.. Same problem not in North America.. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

Great video, excellent for consumers worried about this. PLEASE fix the 90% LOSS to the word LEFT on the brakes section.....simple error but people may think they lose 90% of their brakes with that wording....

Replaced my main screen 4G on a 2014 Model S for $1200 July 2021 in Southern California. Only have 92,000 miles and 3 tire replacements and alignment with each. No break replacements yet 🥳

On top of the battery chemistry changing it would seem there would be quit a bit of wear, suspension and even things like the battery coolant bearings Yada Yada the ability to update over the air also most certainly goes both ways. I would want one a ton more if I could charge it via solar...They are cool as hell though.

m3 sr+ I've only charged with 110v in my garage...April of 2019 delivery, and have not done any maintenance yet(I mean nothing). Plan on doing a tire rotate and probably replace the 12 volt battery next year, as in FL they die all the time. And yes, probably wiper blades and maybe the air filter....

Other brands do have software updates for modules and infotainment but it’s really to fix problems in the software, not to improve function, performance or add features.

I appreciate the honest feedback after 100K. I am planning to purchase in 2023 (saving up so my monthly payments are low). I am the type of person that will drive a car 300K. I am looking forward to a million mile car that requires much less maintenance than I'm used to. My current Toyota Highlander is at 200K and it's 13 years old. It has been well taken care of and still has a lot of life in it, but the maintenance....geez! $80 high milage full synthetic oil change about every 6 months. 2 tune ups in 200K, 2 suspension replacements in 200K, brakes every year at $100 (I don't buy the cheap ones), tires every 2 years (I live in the country on rough roads). I am looking forward to only having wipers, tires, brakes and suspension going forward.

It’s probably got a boat load of issues with the suspension is my guess. My MYP was delivered with suspension issues front left - yet to be fixed at service - which is another story and joke in itself. My first service visit to address all issues noticed at delivery was a disaster. I go back tomorrow for round two. The loaner they gave me last time was a model 3 with 67,000 miles and it was a loose rattling disaster to say the least. If I were Tesla I would make sure my loaners were both clean inside and also running perfectly with zero issues. It says a lot when the loaner is a shit box.

From the research I have done, paint issues are not due to Tesla being 'cheap'. Paint issues are due to environmental regulations in California where only specific types of paint can be utilized at Tesla's Fremont factory. Future vehicles made at Giga Texas should not have this issue.

Good stuff

I have QUESTIONS! 1. If you get the 10,000 self driving can you move it to your next car or sell it with your car? 2. Are those Red Calipers covers or custom? (They look amazing) Great video, thanks.

Where do you take it to get it fixed if you have problems , don’t see many Tesla dealerships around

He's right about the paint though 😂😂

I put 100,000 k miles on my tesla in one year !! How you may ask? well, I drive for uber as a full time job. When I say full time I mean 12 hours a day 6 days a week . I drive around 5k miles every 2 weeks . My tesla runs great sill and still looks new . This is an amazing car .

On tires, interesting thing: I still have my original tires (20” Michelin Pilot PS4s) on my Performance Model 3 over 44,400 miles. The kicker is that they don’t even look like they’ll be done any time soon. I drive conservatively, for the most part. But I get in it every once in awhile, with full throttle acceleration and otherwise corner and brake aggressively at times.

The last 30 seconds describes why I’m buying one. Well said.

6:52 Makes me realize I need a same color headrest cover if I get a tesla.

I had my workable MagLite left in storage for one year (department used other brand that time), when I tried it - it didn't work - 1 out of 3 "Panasonic" battery cells has leaked. Is the same could happen to Tesla or owners must to replace the battery in some period of time?

Thanks great video. What about suspensions and shocks, any wear on them after 100k ?

I recommend putting a good ceramic coating once a year. After 3.5 years my red paint looks great and only a few chips.

The up to date software is amazing. So cool how you can get an update over night and have a problem fixed or even more performance.

How do people damage the screen? Just wondering bc it’s not like you can drop it like a phone🤔

Thanks for the video. Good info IMO. Our son owns one of the first Model X (2016) that he waited almost a year to get. Since I cannot find a decent replacement for my 2006 Mercedes that I've owned for 12+ years, I'm guessing I'll buy a Tesla when my Benz finally gets tired of me. I still own TSLA stock and have no plans to sell.

Its funny, #1 complaint I get from my valet when trying to use the key card to unlock my Plaid is that they need to swipe it like 4-5 times. At end of this video you show him swipe it twice and the car is still LOCKED. LOL

I owned used 2016 Model X, with slightly less than 40k miles, bought from Tesla. I had it for an entire year of 2020 and added around 15k miles. In one year I was in service for about 6 times. I went twice for yellow ring around main screen, which is a common issue with older models. Sadly, Tesla does not offer replacement, instead they offer some kind of UV light treatment, so issue comes up again after a while. I had upper control arm joint replaced, it was making a horrible noise while driving. Tesla had to replace burned fuse at interior heating unit, interior heater stopped working in March, when it was cold. Some wires got ripped or something in a steering wheel column, so I had no airbag for a while, when Tesla repaired it, they forgot to connect steering wheel heater, happened in December, also not very nice, when you have to wait again for service with no heating steering wheel. Rubber door seal was replaced, it was extremely worn after just 30k miles by previous owner. One wiper blade broke due to ice accumulation. Numerous software glitches (MCU1) due to software download issue. Few times I felt that forward collision avoidance never actually worked, not like in other cars where they would stop vehicles abruptly way sooner than drivers reaction. Do not buy used tesla without warranty it will drain your wallet. I had warranty and free roadside assistance, but going for service was so annoying. I had Japanese cars before, that I have never took for service while owning them for 3 years.

@EvgeniTalks I heard Tesla does not have Apple CarPlay or XM radio but it does have Bluetooth. So if connect with bluebooth and have XM radio app on your phone, would you still be able to listen to it or stream it?

Random question: are those new plaid wheels the same color as your wheels? (been wanting to paint mime the same color as yours and havn’t been able to find the paint code)

Nice video. Did you do the calipers yourself? Or are they from Tesla?

I am considering getting a white interior but I am concerned about that headrest. Is that stain permanent? Hard to clean? How come you haven’t attended to it?

Just ordered our Model Y Performance. It will probably be here in February.

Have there been any issues with caliper seize-up? Almost all ICE cars will have caliper pistons slowly corrode over the years and seize-up, causing "dragging" and rotor overheat. This is particularly noticeable on the rear discs since they tend to get less use and full-stroke activation. Make/model seems to make no difference, it can be Toyota, Honda, Lexus, it's just a matter of time. Climate may make a big difference, particularly in areas where road salt is used, but I suspect it happens everywhere, just slower!

Probably not many Ev's have high mileage on them.They are mostly used for local run around short trips.

Front wheel bearing seem to be common. Tesla service center recycle bin was full of control arms and bearings My bearings let go after 40K miles

Thanks you lovely

You can probably salvage a screen off a wrecked Tesla for cheap. I noticed the install would be very easy after installing a swivel screen mod.

Im stuck between a model y performance or a 2022 x3 m40i - i trust the quality of bmw more and have a FOMO if they upgrade the battery/fsd computer on the tesla so dont wanna be stuck unless they retrofit? Idk, both cars same price fully loaded.

Where did you do wheel alignment on your tesla and how much did it cost you ?

I noticed you did not install mud flaps. How is the paint condition at the bottom sides of car?

headrest caught me off guard 😭

Tesla put a charging station less than 2 miles from our house in Louisville KY. I notice a Tesla 3 charging at it the other day. From Lansing Michigan area. Snowbirds driving south, 3rd year driving the Tesla 3 to Tampa Florida for the winter. He lady driving 68 years young said they usually drive 250 miles between charges. Stop for the night I. Atlanta/Macon area.

I think the calendar life of the battery might be more critical from my experience. I got my Model 3 in 2018, which I guess when you did as well. It only has 55K miles until now, but the battery capacity is 285miles over its original one 310miles, corresponding to an 8% degradation. BTW, I don't regard myself as an aggressive battery user. Because, I usually use supercharger 1-2 times per week, and mostly use level 2 charger whose voltage is 240V and current is 32-48A. More importantly, most of the time I retain the state of charge between 20 to 80%. This could be a special case. Just wondering if anyone has the same experience.

@8:01 how about the white interior? it looks like the headrest is stained in a few shots of this video? I am debating on getting white but I do have 2 dogs. The white is sharp looking but i am terrified on how well it will hold up to dirt and spills over long period life wear.

If the battery performance deteriorates, replacing the battery pack will extend the lifespan by more than 90%. If I replace the 4680 battery pack with 400 miles on a single charge, do I need to replace the old car with a new one?

Great video ! Thanks for making it. Interesting to see peoples thoughts on the paint and why it may have issues. Paint protection film is one of the best ways to protect the paintwork. We have ALOT of Tesla in for this. Recently we have a 20 plate in black which had awful chipping already and had only done 4k miles! We have just put up a special on Tesla mods if anyone is interested. Would be great to hear your feedback and ideas from the video.

All season tires on 19" wheels on Long Range Model 3 last much longer than Summer tires on the 20" performance models. I have only replaced tires once in 93K miles. I would assume that the standard 18" wheels would do even better.

would this be better to do uber/lyft with than a gas car? in terms or durability? since there is hardly any moving parts

do they fix bugs in your car? like i dont like it when youre driving down the road and a fly is frightening me at 50mph

hello there where do you live and how's the weather effecting the battery? and how's the car and drive train holding up ? many thanks in advance man

Long term is scary. Battery pack replacement because it's a battery and they don't last for ever. Prices range from $13,500 - $17,000. That's they only thing keeping me from using the model 3 for a Uber car.

I'm at 20k with my Model 3 and I'm not looking forward to tire replacement. Hopefully there are midrange options out there that are like the stock tires. But other your video is spot on!

There's a Tesla taxi (look up Tesla loop videos) service that has maintenance records of their cars which approach a million miles. Various problems but nothing that I recall dealing with the motors.

“Wait for the model 2” 3 years later the model 3 is now 39k

Would buying a used Tesla be a good idea or better to just wait for the Model 2? I saw a video the other day where they said the Model 2 could sell as low as $19,000 to $20,000!

Mine lost over 12% after 2.5 years and 45K km (28K miles). Originally mine had 499km, now 438km. I live in mild Vancouver climate. Charging from 110V home outlet most of the time. Keeping it between 30-80%. During 2.5 years I used superchargers about 30 times, charged to 100% about 5 times, then drove immediately. Never discharged below 5%, and even then plugged in right away. Same car as yours - Model 3 Performance. I see others doing much better. Cannot understand what affects it.

every car has auto pilot feature nowadays, even a toyota camera has active lane keeping and adaptive cruise control

glad i watched and didnt get my account deleted.

1:10 Nope Nope Nope Replacing a few battery modules only helps you down the road until your other worn battery module wear out.

Do you have the FSD ? IF so how is it ? I love TESLA !

I have 100k on my p3d and can confirm your report. No maintenance. Check out Achilles tires. $80 and feel great

I'm surprised you think no one else ever updates their software. I wouldn't go into wear and tear on the suspension, bushings wear, ball joints and shocks etc. That is normal.

Planning on buying a used tesla y with about 60K miles. Think this is a good idea?

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what ppf would you prefer to put on a M3 , PARTIAL FRONT OR FULL HOOD PROTECTIONS?

Do you have Paint Protection Film on the front?

Noticed the head stain 8:01 on the driver seat headrest, did you get an estimate to have this removed?

i am expecting a model y soon....(gestation period...lol).....btw how can we fix rattles and paint chips and leather peel off problems...please advice

No, mention of 12V battery replacement. Maybe 2-3 of those in 100K (maybe warranty coverage?) or switch to Lithium. Anybody buying a new Tesla, first stop should be favorite detailer, or DYI, for PPF and Ceramic Coating

I live in TX and Ive heard that the insurance premiums are obscene...do you have any thoughts about that?

Was going to get my baby model 3, but i commute alot for work and deal with extreme temperatures. Those 3 things will greatly destroy the value of my car as well as the battery

1st Tesla with "ticking" noise, could be the hub caps, is installed.