EV owners love their cars. But an 8 News Now Investigators' examination of insurance costs and other money associated with ownership of electric vehicles shows the bottom line might be a lot higher than consumers realize.
I’m still trying to figure out who’s paying $6K a year for car insurance on a ford escape? That’s wild! And who’s actually paying $4K a year for a Camry? That’s ridiculous!
This floored me, I've been driving a ford gt mustang 2004 for the last 10 years (bought with cash), insurance 480$ full coverage for 6 months. I'm never going to go past 2010 models for a while.
I'm hoping to retire next year at 55. My goal next year is to be more serious and consistent with my investments I've been investing since I was 22. 2024 is going to be more serous for me investing consistently for the long term. starting to save for a house down payment. I want to invest more than $105k, but I'm not sure on how to mitigate risk
Its unclear which stocks and sectors will lead the market in the next uptrend. It is advisable to diversify while retaining 70-80% in secure investments. looking at your budget, you should consider financial advisory.
A good number of people discredit the effectiveness of financial advisors, but over the past 10years I've had a an advisor consistently restructure and diversify my portfolio/expenses and I've made over $3million in gains... might not be a lot but i find myself secure financially
Samuel Peter Descovich is the analyst that helps me. He has a large following and is easily found online. He has extensive understanding as I have made so much since following him.
So we’re going to compare $100,000 Tesla model X versus a $30,000 Camry…. And we’re shocked that it’s more expensive to insure? At least do model 3 versus Camry then, At least, both of those are sedans, and both of those are somewhat reasonably priced . The gap would be far smaller, obviously
Right?? Even my model 3, which is the price of a Camry, i pay 98$ a month for full coverage thru Tesla Insurance. But that wont engage clicks though, im sure.
I am here to learn about the hidden cost of owning an EV. Then they lost me when they started by comparing the Model X with Camry. It is hard for me to believe there is no bias in this video.
...welcome to the real world. Insurance is based on where you live, state and city etc., and your personal factors. Performance factors also play a big part. A RWD Model 3 won't get priced like a Model S Plaid.
lol that is pretty much what the rental people told my parents when they rented a tesla to visit my wife and I. crazy part was, it was the cheapest opinion. My dad and I went to go charge it, took 45 mins from 20-80 % took us another 20 mins to figure out how to get the charge to 100%, who TF has time for that BS?
@@Rheisler1475 AND there's the rub. The recommendation is to charge at 20% and it's "quick" to get to 80% using a super charger, meaning 40 minutes, but takes hours to get to 100% so in essence only 60% of the battery is useful meaning that whatever range the car maker quotes take 40% off that value.
@@Rheisler1475yeah, it's pretty hard to figure things out when you're stupid whose fault is that that you don't know how to operate that vehicle. Weirdo
That's how insurance works. They HAVE to make money. If they don't make money they don't have money to pay claims. They are literally in the business of always making more than they have to pay out.
I drove a lady to a repair shop she bought a brand new Tesla and she's already said she's selling it a bunch of cars piled up at the Tesla service center in line to get new parts she said there's a back order on parts she may have to wait 3 months the hell with that she said
@@dobermanguy9437 I just don’t understand this info going around. I have 1 service center in my city it was easy to get in and I had to have a major part replaced once and it was a quality issue the part stilll worked fine they had the part in stock. Also lost the center cap for one of my wheels once called had that in stock too and picked it up 20 mins after hanging up. People do you own research cause a lot of falsehoods are out. And there are TONS of Tesla’s driving around in the major metropolitan area I live in.
As someone who doesn't live in Las Vegas, I just gotta say, WTF?? about those insurance premiums. That's the most significant hidden cost right there. There are other, cheaper, non-desert places to live where insurance is lower than a car payment.
0:57 “now even though this real world person totally disproved the exact point we’re trying to make, we still need to finish this news video so we sat down with someone who will tell us exactly what we want to hear”
Starting price on Model X = $68,590 starting price on a Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid = $40,500. Yeah, insurance is going to be higher on the car that costs almost $30,000 more! Great job 8 News Now.
This is the reason people don’t trust the news. A model X cost $90,000 to purchase. The Toyotas and Fords are economy cars and will cost $45,000 Max. Model X are in the same price range of Porsche or Audi’s. Check a comparison to those cars insurance rates.
@@ju4121 Also I have a friend who's family owns an Audi dealership and he admitted to me recently that they make most of their money on service to the cars! Tesla doesn't do this and makes the cars as reliable as possible because they want to turn them all into Robotaxis in the near future. So Tesla has a very different business model, which requires the cars be as reliable as physically possible!
It's mostly for their inflated ego and to virtue signal they're "environmentally" conscientious, not even knowing how big and more dangerous of a polluter lithium batteries are for the Earth in the long term.
My friend got a tesla model 3... her insurance with same coverage thru tesla insurance is the same price as was her 2014 bmw 3 series car. This reporting is absolutely made to scare people away from evs.
When I checked the Model 3 against the new Prius it was still nearly twice the cost. At multiple insurance companies. One of my engineers got a deer with his rivian. It took 5 months to fix and cost $27,000.
We have a Bolt EUV. Our insurance went DOWN because of a multi car discount. Our electric bill went down because we charge during off peak hours on an EV rate plan. We have a gas car but save $100-200 on gas each month (depending on driving habits that month) by driving my EV part time. Is it a luxury car? Not at all. Does it have fantastic range? 249 miles to a charge. It charges slowly, but we also just drive it (like most Americans drive) to and from work, the store etc
I pay the same for my model 3 as I did for my Camry (insurance). I pay far less for fuel/electricity and zero maintenance other than tires. I've had two idiots run into me and the repairs were no more than any other vehicle. Going on 4 years and 60k miles. Best car ever. This video is a hit piece.
Same here but who are you going to believe? Your own personal experiences and those of literally every Tesla owner you run into or a number cruncher who's never operated the vehicle?
Collision repair bills for any modern vehicles, especially electric vehicles, is outrageous. I work at a collision repair shop and I see $20k repairs for minor accidents every day
This, I have a Tesla Model 3 and I absolutely love the car and EVs as a whole, but I despise these bullshit repair bills for body work or any work due to collisions.
This is thanks the safety standard that all cars must now past. There are crumple zones in all cars, ICE or EVs. These zones fold in a collision to absorb the impact. This prevents the passengers body's from having to absorb this force. I would much rather get a new car or have a major car repair than break my leg, arm, hip, etc.
@@JBoy340a I agree, but EVs in particular are well known for costly repairs than their gas counterparts. Part of it is that production costs are very high for now until further innovation is made and the lack of parts in general or access to repair shops. Tesla in particular is worse than them all, since they are very well known for requiring a specialized service, limiting the number of body shops, and having a large delay in obtaining parts for a repair.
Repair cost is high for all modern cars not just EV. I had a scratch on my 2018 ICE car on bumper and insurance specified body shop replaced the bumper and had to call the manufacturer to reset the sensors. I didn’t believe them but the insurance company told me that’s how it works now; and this is why insurance premium is so high. I would have taken it to a local shop get it fixed for $200 if not for those not even damaged sensors. So not only I paid $500 deductible and premium increases for three years.
@@zlonewolf I still don't get how it could be that high. My 25k car new is $100 a month full coverage in San Francisco, which has very high insurance rates. Even extrapolating, that should be now more than $400 a month. And this video does a terrible job showing electric cars being more to insure, given they compares a $100k tesla to a $30k ford... And the 30k ford was still $6400 a year... So I'd say there numbers show the tesla is cheaper.
@@Neojhun I live in Iowa and have full coverage on my Tesla Model Y. It's $120/mo and I'm male, 31 years old so still considered "high risk" even with a clean record. There is a small chance that the MSM could be lying via cherry picking because Tesla doesn't advertise and makes money selling EVs and Ford and GM provide about 20% of all their funding with ads and lose money every time they sell an EV. Just this month Toyota recalled 1.8 million vehicles for faulty fuel injection systems making cars die on the highway. Tesla did an over the air software update that made the car nag you more often. Guess which one got all the headlines?
lol you are comparing the cost of insurance between cars with vastly different prices. No kidding the more expensive car is going to cost more to insure. If you look up the price to insure a $300k lambo it will be even higher
The government for one thing. They say we have to switch to electric cars to save the world 7 states have outlawed the sale of new fuel powered vehicles starting in 2035. Norway is 2025 and England is 2030. This is a first world world wide push. They ignore boats, lawn equipment, planes, jets, cargo ships, space X rockets, power sports, construction equipment and racing. But they are serious about making us switch over, GM says they won't make fuel powered cars after 2030 for example. @@PelosiStockPortfolio
I'm a Tesla owner. I've heard that insurance can be more expensive. I haven't compared the cost of my premiums lately. But they seem reasonable. This report is sounding like they started out with a conclusion, and then went out to try to prove it. Unfortunately, they clearly had a tough time doing that. Otherwise, why would they compare insurance costs on a Tesla Model X to a Ford Escape's insurance cost?!! Those 2 vehicles are no where near the same class. The Model X is Tesla's most expensive vehicle. It's loaded with performance and tech. The Ford Escape is a basic family hauler. It's a fine car, but easily a couple tiers lower by any measure. That's a bogus comparison. Even the next model down from the Model X, the Model Y, is a step up from the Ford Escape. Ridiculous! They sprinkled in a few honest tidbits. Yes. Tires wear more quickly. And yes, having your kid drive a used truck will bring down your insurance costs as long as it isn't a Ford Raptor. Bad reporting guys. The information you're imparting is flawed... and seems to be done so on purpose.
When I first bought my car back in 2018, I did compare. It was no more expensive than anything else I was looking at. Honda Accord Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, etc. I currently pay $934 per year in Central Ohio for my Model 3. Also, would you compare a Ford Escape to any luxury brand SUV? Is that a fair comparison? What would you say is comparable to a Tesla Model X? @@onemotherpucker
You're better than me in that you actually watched the whole video. Once I saw the dishonest comparisons they were doing, I immediately stopped the video. I only got half way through. I pay $87/month for my Tesla Model YLR. This was a hit piece.
Insurance premiums as quoted in the USA are INSANE! We pay only one tenth of these prices in Australia for comprehensive insurance to cover property damage and theft. Even if I was to add in our TAC charge for personal injury and public liability that is still only another $700 for me. All told less than $1,500.
I drive a model y currently and have had 6 Tesla’s (none in accidents wanted to try different versions/ranges). My current rate (through Tesla) is $130/mo. I did have progressive and geico and liberty (to try the rates out, Tesla Insurance was just the better choice). I don’t pay for maintenance, only for tires (and yes they do use up quicker) but I think it’s worth it, especially how cheap charging is. I charge at home mostly. And if you need any thing replaced (like a normal car) it’s about the same or less but Tesla does wonders for me. I love the mobile Tesla service and much more. For me at least I enjoy everything and haven’t had any minor or major issues with my Tesla or insurance coverage.
Oh and the last part about most people won't qualify for the tax credit. $300,000 for married couples filing jointly $225,000 for heads of households $150,000 for all other filers Median household income in Las Vegas is around $61k so I think many people will qualify.
@@hopperbopper The $7500 is a point of sale rebate now (which means that if you and the car you're buying qualify, the $7500 will be taken directly off the price of the car.
A household making only 60k jointly should not be buying a Tesla 😂. Even will all the tax credits you should not be buying a car that’s more than 50% of your pre tax income 🤣
The video completely lost me when it started comparing a Tesla vs a Ford or Camry. All these claims depends on so many variables. Which state you are living in. How far you commute or how often you drive. Do you own a home or are you completely reliant on the supercharger networks. I own a Tesla model 3 2023 and believe me it’s still been waaaaayyy cheaper than the Nissan rogue I used to own. Insurance where I live is $183 per month. My Nissan rogue was at $147 so honestly it really wasn’t that big of a difference in the end.
Seeiously, comparing a Tesla to an old inki dinki truck he would let his high school son drive. That’s then only way they can prove that teslas are bad lol
@@Chad_Max as I’ve told friends and family asking, I’m not a blind Tesla fan and definitely know that true luxury cars like say Lexus, Mercedes and BMW are higher up there in quality, Tesla is above Nissans and Toyotas Hondas etc in the general opinion but in mine I wouldn’t compare my model 3 to some Mercedes for example. However this video is definitely not comparing it fairly that’s for sure
@@nahma233the only factor that goes into insurance rates (minus the obvious of age, gender, etc) is how much insurance companies have to pay out on average in that area. some areas have big time car crash lawyers that make this number go way way up which makes insurance rates go way up. im a younger kid with a car worth about 5k and I pay 4 times less than my parents who are 60. they do have a newer car but theres no reason for it to be that much more
Those are insane insurance prices. I have 2 expeditions with 100k/300k full coverage and it is 1800 a year for both combined. Something feels fishy here with those quotes.
It's very significantly different from state to state. It costs me roughly $500 per month for a 2023 BMW 228i and 2004 350z in LA. California (and Vegas as well) has a lot of uninsured drivers and thus that part of the bill is incredibly high. Living standard is also very high so repair shops cost more. Car culture is also more of a thing, so more accidents and drunk drivers. My most recent call to my Allstate agent asking about price matching other companies' quotes resulted in them telling me that the race between insurance companies is who can raise their rates faster b/c they're all losing money here and want to get out if they can't get approved for more rate hikes ASAP by the gov't. It's a sad state right now with inflation and illegal immigration. The world is completely upside down.
@@kennethko1534 So basically it is no more expensive to insure an EV than it is to insure any other vehicle of the same class? And still the article is BS.
@@Dontatmebr0 the filter most people talk about is the oil filter EV’s do not have those. It does however have a cabin air filter all cars have those DUH! As well do you know how rare it is to have the battery replaced and it’s not $15k I priced it, it’s 9k and again it’s very rare to have to replace and the batteries come with a 8 year up to 125k mile warranty as well as the drivetrain. That’s like pointing out how much it cost to change an engine in a I.C.E car which is similarly priced and rarely has to happen as well.
Lol, and 10 year warranty lol. EV engines are much longer lasting as well. 200,000 miles easily. Calculate the fuel, maintenance and a new engine and trannie for a regular car. Also, complete battery meltdowns are rare. PS, replacements are much cheaper now.
Every day that passes by EV batteries experience shorter range. Tesla has stopped making new super chargers. As they sell more cars lines will get longer. I’ll enjoy driving anywhere on the globe with my gas car without having the need to plan my destination based on charging stations. I love 2 minute refueling at gas stations 🤣🤣🤣
@@Mr-Clark I bought my Tesla June 2023. The only place I have charged is in my garage. For free in the Summer and off peak rates in the winter. It takes more than two minutes to fill up an ICE car. I know, I own one and have done for more than 40 years. You sound American. You are clueless has to the reality of the rest of the world.
I am 58 years old and have been insured with USAA for over 30 years. I just inputted a 2024 Tesla S for full coverage and the 6 month premium would be $931. I have a 2018 BMW M5 that I purchased new and last year my premium decreased from just over $800 every 6 months to $608 every 6 months for full coverage. Coverage is for San Diego County. The prices channel 8 is quoting seem out of line unless vehicle insurance in Las Vegas is that high.
it's not. in Brooklyn New York, it costs $750 to insure (monthly) a 2022 corvette base model for a 50 year old guy with no accident history. total scam price
I pay $87/month to insure my Tesla Model YLR. I don't care if you live in downtown Beirut, nobody is paying $7k a year to insure a Tesla. This is a hit piece. They want to bash Tesla and came to a conclusion first, then made up numbers to back up their phony story.
Didn't need it. Ford commercial played on the mid-roll and I'm sure GM commercial played for those who watched it on TV. Tesla doesn't pay the protection fees for this MSM racket.
So I guess the tires, brakes, ball joints, tir rods, suspension, and most importantly, the battery doesn't need replacing. Guess he forgot about that maintenance.
So this is what passes for "news" in Las Vegas these days? What next? Staying at a luxury resort on The Strip is more expensive than Motel 6 in the middle of nowhere NV? Maybe you should do an investigative report on that and try to figure out where are the hidden costs of visiting Las Vegas...
Those numbers are a crazy. Even for a normal gas car. I'm 27/Male and have a 2020 Modely Y(bought new) and when I was initially shopping around for full coverage insurance(when I was 24). I was given quotes between 120-250$ a month. I went with 120$ a month and i'd imagine i'm not in the greatest bracket for pricing giving my gender/age.
You can get a 50cc scooter with 120mpg (equal to many EVs) for under $5k and insurance, registrations, & fees costs les than $100/year. your EV is keeping you poor.
@@kevinmanan1304ah yes that just what we need a freaking scooter that exposes us to the elements and we’ll risk life and limb because the only protection we’ll have is a helmet. I’ll gladly spend more for more comfort and protection on the road.
@@xtrey19x just priorities bro. You get a shiny new EV car and I get the decision to retire at 55. At least your car is fully insured for the month for the same amount amount I spend a year
@@kevinmanan1304 I also have savings and investments. Make sure you keep paying that mortgage every month because I need my REIT dividend payouts on time 😉. Furthermore, I also plan to retire before 60 and not riding that scooter on the highway will increase my odds of actually making it to that age.
I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area and we had a 2013 Prius that was totaled. We bought a 2023 Model 3 and the insurance premium through Tesla Insurance is $40.00 less per month with more coverage. This article is what he media does best... Poor journalism.
Just crossed the country in our Model Y, when we arrived my father in-law wanted to show off his new Prius... He couldn't get the nave to connect to apple car play or his phone pocket to charge his phone. He got in the Model Y and an hour later had an order placed before he even verified that he could return the Prius. Journalists hate Tesla because Tesla doesn't advertise. They are talking about "slowing growth" when EV sales went up by 58% in 2023 to mislead people and give GM and Ford time to work out the bugs in their EVs that are selling at a loss.
@@s.v.5829 By far the best car and the most fun to drive I have owned after having BMW's (in my 20's), Porsche Cayenne and 911 (in my 30's), Toyota's Prius's in my 40's) now a Tesla (I am 53). It has its quirks and there is room for improvement but after 6 month and 11K miles, I would buy another. Tell father-in-law congratulations 👍
“In this town, you’re gonna have some damage.” That’s a bold claim to assume every car is going to be damaged. They’re basing this on the guarantee that you’re going to get into an accident.
I’ve lived in the Bay Area California for many years and have never had a significant damage accident on four wheels because I am a pretty defensive driver. Two wheels is a slightly different story 😅.
Wow, in Finland, where I live, I insure my Model S for 1200€/year, and that's with everything covered, like glass repair. 1200€/year is considered very expensive for insurance around here.
Insurance in Las Vegas is extremely high because people are allowed to purchase alcohol 24/7, consume it anywhere, and there are a ton of DUIs …that’s what that little comment about “and in this town, you’re gonna have some damage” was about How do I know? Was actually planning on moving there recently cuz a lot of other cost of living things are cheaper there
I’m 25 male and own a Model Y 22 and Model 3 23 and combined I pay $308 a month for both. That’s with a recent 96 in a 45 speeding ticket. Before it was $160, no way they are actually trying to sell those fake numbers for insurance lol
A simple fact is that the cost of repair is not due to the fact that it is an electric vehicle, it’s due to the mindset of the companies making the vehicle who simply want them to be more difficult and expensive to repair, so that people come to the OEM to repair, or if that option is to expensive comparatively, to pressure the consumers to buy a new car; either of these options clearly grow their bottom line, one way which this is clear is something you guys said in this video, many shops are unable to work on teslas, this isn’t because they don’t have the expertise to fix cars, it’s because Tesla tries to use software to make the cars unfixable by anyone but them.
Key takeaways from this video. -The man who’s a Tesla fan owns 4 Teslas, obviously a wealthy guy, so him and others who can afford a Tesla likely wont be affected by any repair or insurance costs. Kind of like how Range Rovers are extremely unreliable but they keep selling because the owners dont mind and can afford the repairs. -What kind of insurance rates are those for? A 16 yr old kid? Those rates seem awfully high
I have a Mazda cx5 2019 and pay $180 a month for insurance with State farm. My friend just got Model Y 2023 and he pays $130 monthly through Tesla. We are about the same age, have relatively similar coverage, the only difference is he lives in a less “accident risky“ area, however his car is worth more than mine. To summarize, he actually pays less insurance than me. Just my personal experience.
The person who was doing the math of Insurance costs per year was doing that Amos and Andi type of math. Lol They was multiplying, dividing and carrying the 1 to the square root of the power of... Then again maybe it was in Pesos
Don’t forget states are raising the license plate registration fees to many times over an internal combustion engine vehicle because EV’s don’t pay any fuel taxes. Fuel taxes are used to build and maintain streets, roads, highways and bridges. Additionally with automakers cutting the range of EV’s to reduce sticker prices there is a lot of places an ev owner cannot drive to outside of metropolitan area and they won’t be able to do so for decades to come. Additionally EV range is dramatically cut in cold weather and if the battery charge is below a certain amount the heater and ac cease to function. EV’s might be ok in cities but they are not usable in urban and rural areas and have severe limitations on long distance travel. A Ford executive recently tried to travel across the country in his ev f150 and had to curtail his travel plans because of charging station availability and functionality. Lastly my cousin purchased a Tesla and he was told by his insurance company that he could not park it his attached garage because of fire hazards and if he did so and it caught fire he was not covered for damage to his home and his car.
The insurance quotes in this piece are insane regardless of the car type. Around $4,420/yr ($368/mo) for a Camry or Altima? Who’s paying that? I pay about $118/mo ($1,416/yr) to fully cover my Model 3. What is this reporter talking about?
If you're paying the high insurance rates they're quoting in this video it's because you've never shopped around. Insurance companies just love those kind of people, year in and year out.
Not in the UK they're not. EV insurance figures are literally rocketing. One guy on the edge of London had his premium go from £990 pa to £2300. Of course he went to shop around and was not even offered a quote at three mainstream insurance companies.
How can they compare insurance rates between a $75,000 car, and a $30,000 car? Of course the Tesla will be much more expensive to insure than a Ford Escape.
@@Neojhun don’t think one can put too much stock in these numbers. I have an EV that cost around the same as a Tesla, and my insurance is about $2200 a year.
This is a ridiculous segment. They are comparing the insurance cost of a Tesla Model 3 to low priced cars. Compare it to a BMW 3 series. They even compared the Model X to a low priced car. The Model X is a $80,000-$100,000 aluminum body car. How about comparing it to a Range Rover which is also aluminum. And to say that an old truck is less expensive to repair when in an accident, ok but it's not the same class of vehicle.
This is hilareous. I seems someone in the Channel 8 sales department said that Tesla was cutting into their revenue because they don't sell through dealers that advertise on Channel 8. And they made the news guys discredit Tesla specifically and EV ownership (which do not need services) in general.
had a 2017 Model S in Sweden Stockholm I payed 1450 sek 150 USD / year for liability insurance. The Full insurance was 1200 usd / year. I sold it because it was to expensive insurance 😂 also many repairs. The older Model s are a disaster for repairs. I have a new 2023 BMW 530e and it's about half the price of a Tesla for insurance insurance. The Teslas are more expensive to repair and insure for sure.
I mean...I just got a quote from USAA for a Model Y and it was 120/mo. Also, yeah why wouldn't they compare a Model Y to an Escape? How is a Model X even on the same page as a Camry?
@double_joseph327 hate on tesla 😂you mean the car with a symbol of a dagger 🗡 and people die locked inside when it decides to burn or drive like it's possessed by a demon no thank you.
@@MrsAmy24.7stop just stop doing drugs. Don't make up a scenario or worse use a rare event to fit your agenda. I just saw ICE cars act up wildly for no reason. It happens to any car.
Look for the 2016 Nissan Leaf that cost as low as 6,000, in Arizona or UTAH or SoCal, it's worth it to buy there and ship it back here to Las Vegas, which screws consumers in way above average car prices because our nearest large car shopping markets are 3 plus hours away,
@@flolou8496 the Nissan has cvt transmission. I had a Sentra new with cvt and 78000 miles tranny went out. Trade in got 7000 and bought the doeolla I should have got in the first place. The leaf has same horrible range as fiat 500e. At least fiat I reliable and good looking.
This report is lying. They compared Tesla's most expensive model to fords low end suv. There is a 3x price gap. Get a Model 3 Standard range. A used one will only set you back 25k and you still get $4000 EV tax credit. Considering my Model Y has saved me $2000 in gas and has had no issues, I'd say Tesla all the way. Also every car is switching to the NACS connector next year, so unless you want to fumble around with adapters for the next 10 years, probably go with Tesla.
@@flolou8496 an old leaf is an ok second car, but the range degradation, and complete lack of fast charging is a real concern with as little range as the had to begin with. In Vegas I say leaf is a good option, but I in Iowa... It gets cold, and there are only 3 Chademo chargers in the state. There are 17 super charger stations with 8-12 stalls each here. Old Tesla's are too close in price for a leaf here.
We tested one of these little electric go karts a couple of years ago and it was a fantastic little car. The only issue for us was it was little. Good Luck!
I'm in Vega and a Tesla owner. Problem with Teslas is insurance cost is higher and registration cost in NV is insane. Only few body shop are certified to work on them. EV adoption has long away to go. Tesla needs to let independent shop work on their cars. But I love my MYP
@@ianrobertson3419 just google it. Lucid, rivian, and oh my tesla has been in an accident only repairable by only handful of bodyshops in entire city of Las Vegas. My wife works with accident lawyers
4 месяца назад
I’m in Ontario, Canada. We are paying CAD $200/month to insure our 2018 Tesla Model 3. Two drivers, no accident. I think it’s very reasonable.
@@edwardlacika3022 Bullym Ed, you cannot insure a Forte for $40/m in ON! $120 for a 10 year old forte on a perfect driving record is a good price here.
I'm in Ontario as well. $200 p/m is $2400 p/y. My 5 year old SUV is $130 p/m or $1560 p/y to insure. Don't stop at insurance costs when you have lease or finance payments on top of your insurance payments. Unkess you own your car outright, I'd bet you're in the range of $800 per month, or more.
I’m watching this video from Tokyo Japan. I once lived in Chicago. In the freezing night, police car and sheriff car patrolled announcing “If you furnace is broken, we will take you to a hotel nearby” The CEO of the EV company and your current President didn’t know of battery problems in the freezing weather, before selling EVs?
So you got an opinion from two people. One from an insurance company who’s business name rhymes with a streaming music service. You mix in information about “dealerships” not wanting to stock them or service them while showing Tesla chargers with their logo prominently displayed and then claim there is only one Tesla service center in Las Vegas. Nice reporting. Stick to alien UFO stories.
There is a gear reduction box that needs maintenance, oil and a filter replacement. Some also have final drive box more oil . Much people don't know that. They listen salesman that just trying to make a sell
Did you guys just compare insurance cost of a 100K vehicle to a 30K vehicles? Hahahaha. Fuel alone will cost an extra 2K a year and what about oil changes, tune ups, brakes, transmission flush, coolant change, fuel filters, smog checks, O2 sensors? I agree there might be a hidden cost on insurance but it’s not as much as you reported. You need to compare 100K cars with other 100K cars. Try BMW X7. What’s the insurance on that thing? Also what about all the hidden costs of ‘ICE’ vehicles like the items I mentioned? Not great reporting here. Btw, I drive a gas guzzling 4x4 SUV. Maintenance is much higher compared to wife’s Tesla. Insurance is only slightly better.
@@davidwade7681 400k miles is the average life cycle of a Tesla battery. That said, the $35,000 LFP Tesla Model 3 has never had a battery failure and 1 of them is up to 700,000 miles. In theory it should last about 1.3 million miles. 6000 cycles multiplied by 270 miles range with a degradation factor of .85. How long will your engine last?
I’m paying $1,400/year for insurance (Model 3 Performance). I pay $100-$150/month for Supercharging, compared to $1,000-$1,500/month for filling up premium gas for my previous ICE car. I save like $11,000 per year! I’ll save even more when I can charge at home a few months from now 👍
Wow, the insurance is a lot there. $3092 for liability alone. I'm in Canada and pay about $1800 cdn total for two cars. One is two years old and the other is 17 years old. The newer one alone would be about $1200.
Comparing a Model X to a Ford Escape and then not explaining why the collision is 3x as much. Seriously what kind of journalism is this? The tires on almost any luxury EV are always going to wear out fast because they're low profile and built for looks and performance instead of road comfort and longevity. Put some "ugly" 18" tire with huge 65 sidewalls on your Model Y or Mach E (as long as the calipers clear) and you'll get 40K miles on them. You run Cup 2s and wonder why they're gone in 5K miles. The only real hidden cost is lengthy repair times and that will only improve as the models become more mainstream. This is a definite problem for ride share people. Toyota will always have engine mounts for a Camry hybrid in stock. Getting mounts for an X7 might take up to a month to come in from Germany.
There is no "journalism" anymore, it's "news." Different. Also, it's not news, it's 24/7 propaganda. Go to youtube if you want to know anything about anything, because you'll never get the truth from the so-called News.
