Unexpected Costs of Owning a Tesla Model Y...
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- I love the Tesla Model Y, but coming from a cheaper car like a Prius, there were definitely more than few unexpected costs! Watch this video to find out more!
00:00 Intro
01:10 Vehicle Registration
02:52 Insurance
04:12 Maintenance
04:36 Tires
06:00 Basic Accessories
07:38 PPF, Tint
08:40 Connectivity
09:40 Summary
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Just wanted to say that Tesla DOES include a License Plate Holder however it's mounted with double sided tape and can damage your paint so we don't even think they exist! I recommend the Snap Plate as this protect your paint while still obeying state laws!
time to trade in those tesla's for a rav4 or crv hybrid
Hi Jan how do I get a referral ,from you? Are you sure it’s $400 for it? I heard it was $250? Thanks Jim
Insurance companies don't reward loyalty, tesla or no. If you stick with same company too long they'll just assume you aren't going anywhere and will begin changing you a significant premium.
@@MC-gj8fg this is why I changed insurance company. I bought a new car, checked the (edit: the one that I used at the time) insurnace companys homepage which said $x amount, so I called them to get a better price. In the call she said she could not give me a better price than $even more than their homepage... So I said, "that was funny, cause I can get a better price on your homepage... " Said politly I did not want anything todo with them again. Called another company, and they said almost half the price from my previous company without me not even trying to get a cheaper price...
Hope you all dont live in a cold state where it snows and they put salt on the roads. That salt is going to corrode your battery eventually plus all that cold weather will decrease your batteries range.batteries hate cold
California is now in the bottom 10% of all states in road quality. Then CA charges $1100/year in Registration fees for Model X plus 7.25% sales tax. So, for a $60K Tesla, you’re paying $5450 to the state just to put it on the road. That’s outrageous. Insane.
in my city in California, sales tax is 10.25%. So add another $1500 in sales tax onto your figures
That’s the registration cost for any car at 60k
This money just disappears into the ether we need accountability cuz there is none currently 😊
My yearly registration in idaho is like $125 total, for a 22,000 dollar car. I pay for 2 years at a time and its less than $250. California sounds horrible.
Wow, my Kia Stinger is only around $350. I will avoid getting expensive luxury cars.
Thanks, Jan for that quick rundown of expected and optional costs. I have a Model Y LR and I added the floor mats and trunk mat too. I also had the PPF applied and it has helped avoid rock chips but the front bumper gets lots of bugs which don't come off easily. Some detailers recommend ceramic coating rather than PPF as it cleans up more easily. I also needed the front plate mount as the one supplied by Tesla uses stick-on tape which failed over the winter. Other than those accessories, I've gotten along just fine without any other additions. My car came with the charge cable and included the 120V adapter. Tires do cost a lot and I swapped out the OEM tires for all-season tires as I drive in snow conditions often. The video is a good reality check on actual cost additions, thanks again.
Nice!
Sorry you bought an EV 😂
I had ordered a 2024 model Y and when I received my insurance quote ($154/mth) I cancelled it. This would have removed all my monthly gas savings. I currently pay $56/mth for my 2019 Volvo XC60.
154 a month? Lol. Wtf is that?
@@barygolfull coverage and over 3x what they currently pay
Good to hear some states aren't shafting consumers on insurance. I got quoted between 289 and 1200 with zero accidents in NJ.
That’s a steal! I’m paying 180 for a 2018 Audi. No accidents
I got a quote from my Insurance Co... right now I pay $112.00 per month full coverage on a Caddy XT5, my payment would go up to $133.00 per month for a Tesla Model Y. Not too bad for NJ.
Thanks for sharing the info. I just ordered and used your referral link. Cheers!
Thanks, & enjoy your Tesla!
This was very informative, thank you.
This was super helpful! I am shocked to hear how much registration costs in CA especially coming from FL and now living in CA. Thank you!!!
Thank you for these details.
Glad to help!
Thanks for taking the time to share the information. The images of the Tesla without the front number plate, led me to learning that not all states in America require a front number plate. I'd never noticed cars without front number plates before. Thanks.
I live in TN, not needed.
Arizona used to only give you one plate. But that was over 10 years ago.
@@johntalbert8227the paradise of hit n runners
@@Whimsy4fallArizona is still just one plate on the back
Very useful info. Great job on this. Here come all the tesla videos in my feed now.
Haha thanks, get ready for them!
Thanks for the thorough cost breakdown , Jan
Excellent video! Thank you. 😎👍 Happy Trails!
Very helpful. Great video. Thank you
Thanks, great information!
I'm in Australia, and the registration fee in my state is lower for EVs than for ICE (it's calculated per cylinder, and EV is considered "1" for this purpose).
Also, my insurance is the same as my previous car (Subaru).
Accessories are optional, for all cars. Only mobile charger should really be considered (mine was free).
I have to agree on the tyres part, but everything else is cheaper so far, especially having solar at home.
Answered all of my questions thank you!!!!
Very helpful thanks
Hey! Thank you! I was about to place am order with tesla. Those variables must be taken in consideration for sure.
Yes definitely!
It’s good you changed insurance. I had AAA for many years. I still have their membership. I had to change when we purchased a used S-class back in 2007. They wanted $450 a month. I had to shop around and switched. Ironically, my Mercedes ML had a normal rate with AAA. Even the agent wasn’t sure why it was so expensive.
$450/month?! Wow thats so expensive!
@@dreverydayjan I know. It was more than the car payment at the time. Not sure why AAA charges so much for luxury cars. Otherwise, their rates were fine.
I pay $195 for six months, $535 for three cars in CA
@@joebrown4138what company?
Geico@@kckc9281
Great video! Thanks for sharing! ❤
Great info! Thanks!
That is a good point about the Registration but as you note - the car costs more. One thing that is becomging more prevelent is - Extra EV charges for road tax - since many EVs charge at home; the state gets no taxes from that to maintain the roads and pay for the state patrol so in my state Washington there is a $750 Extra road tax for EVs. To be fare those the State drops sales tax on EVs so you save up front but they make you pay it back in 3-4 years with this extra tax; and in 4 or 5 years you'll be paying more over all taxes.
Gee! rather then penalize an EV drive, how about the States cut out about 2/3rds of the states employees; like "Official X's dog walker, or hooker or?
They don’t use the battery to slow down the car, they are using drag from the electric motor/generator as it backward recharges the battery. That why they call it “Regenerative”
Regen braking turkey
I have Travelers as my insurer and I pay $1400/yr in NJ. Also, since a front plate is mandatory in NJ the car came with the Tesla plate mount for free (and they even mounted it for free)
Thanks for the info
I just put tires on my model S recently at just over 58k miles. I thought that was reasonable. I keep the tire pressure at spec and drive it "normally" even though quick acceleration feels effortless in an EV, it is harder on tires.
It's not so much the acceleration, it's the gross weight of the car that puts a toll on your tyres.
Interesting (and correct) take on regenerative braking...newer tech is always going to be fraught with extra costs, but i will take those any day in exchange for the abscence of noxious fumes...thanks for the upload!
"...regenerative braking, where they use the battery to slow down the car." Uh, no.
@rwalkenhorst it is a direct physical consequence of turning the drive motors into dynamos....the battery is the electrical load in this case.....the dynamos perform work in charging the battery and this work generates enough force to slow the car down
@@jabulaniharvey Yes, I know how regenerative braking works. The CNC machining centers in my shop had it more than 25 years ago to brake the spindles when the program commanded a spindle stop. On those machines there was no battery to charge, so the electrical energy generated was dumped into heating coils to be dissipated. So it's misleading to say that the battery in an EV is used to slow down the car. The battery is simply the opportune beneficiary of the mechanical drag that the motor/generators are applying to the wheels.
@rwalkenhorst same with the heating coils...they absorb the energy....her turn of phrase might have been a little lacking in rigour but basically correct
If the fumes come from your own vehicle something is wrong with it. You can't avoid exhaust from other sources.
Nice video. One thing that was understated in the video is fuel cost. I'm on the east coast and I have a wall charger at home. The cost of electricity to move my Y is about 1/4 of the cost to move a 30 mpg car using regular gas over the same distance. Yes, your electric bill will increase, but it costs much less that the gasoline you would have purchased. That absolutely adds up.
Thanks ! Good and usefull sharing.
great video! had suspected the insurance and VLF would increase but not THAT MUCH!!
Thanks! Haha seriously 😭
I had a Ford Escape paid $800 dollars a year, no collision coverage . My model y full coverage $825 a year. I asked why the answer was the safety rating and the least likely to be stolen
Do you know that in Switzerland (and probably Europe) the access to the camera from from the Tesla app is blocked? I can only assume this has to do with legal requirements for cameras in public places. But I find it difficult to accept that Tesla not be forthcoming about their actual car features. What other features are also unavailable depending on geography ?
Interesting, did not know that!
This video helped me decide to buy the Volvo EX30! I have a leased C40 Recharge now and haven't paid most of these upcharges you are paying for things like connectivity, that is free, a level 2 charger is free and it also acts as its own wall box because the car itself is programmable for time and charge rate and amperage, and the cord has a level 2 and level 1 adaptor. So you just plug it into any regular outlet or dryer outlet. For the panoramic roof, there is a $400 screen you can buy for shade. And now also a Tesla tap adaptor to use at Tesla chargers, although in 2025 they will be producing Volvos with NAC (Tesla) charging built in. But what I most like is that the satellite and internet connectivity is free. The over the air updates are free and the car runs on the Google platform, and Google Play is free, and you can download many things off your own Google Play account and run them free in the car, incl You Tube, Spotify, Alexa, Prime Music, Apply Car Play, Waze Etc. The C40 only has 225 miles of range at 90% battery though, and that is not good enough for roadtrips, which is why I am looking for a different EV. The EX30 is 275miles at 90% and that is real, usable range. Anyway thanks for this video, for the price I can't really beat the EX30 at around $42000-$47000 without the yearly add on expenses you mention here.But not eligible for the $7500 rebate. By the way South Carolina charges $500 for the EV road tax at purchase to make up for not paying gas tax.
1:28 when I went from my Chevy bolt ev to my model y performance, I went from $200 to $719 for registration and I did a little digging on why it’s so expensive. It has to do with the weight of the vehicle, not the value, or else the registration would go down each year as the car gets older and devalues.
I have had a Tesla Y for two years and the only extra payment I “had” is 350 for my registration…. Tha’s all then, just the normal electricity. The insurance its being the normal charge…
Thanks very much for this clip. My 2007 Cadillac has over 200,000 miles on it now. I love the car but I had to rebuild the transmission at a cost of $3100. The recent fuel pump replacement was $1100. I had to replace all the coil packs about 25,000 miles ago. I can't remember exactly what that was. Of course an EV doesn't have fuel pump, doesn't have a transmission, doesn't have coils, etc.
So there's a lot to consider. Also, I have 24 solar panels on my roof and three house batteries. It's a Tesla Solar system and it's excellent. I don't wanna bore you with too many details, but I think I could be driving for free within the range of whatever EV I had for at least nine months out of the year. Thank you again for this clip, I could talk all day about this. I'm looking forward to the dog mode on the Model Y… So is my dog.
Instead of over $330/mo on fuel, I spent I've spent avg of $70, if you include long distance trips. In reality its less without trips. I spent $865 charging in the last 12/mo for driving ~20k miles which included multiple trips to NorCal from SoCal. Also had two long trips this year, one to Seatle+Portland ($313) and another to Vegas ($170) for ~50% of my extra charging costs. Mostly charge for free and saved $3k as a result. That goes directly to monthly payment of car. in two years, I've rotated tires once and have nearly 36k miles now. To be fair, I look at supercharger costs, and I charge at cheaper rates. If you don't savings would be less.
200,000 Miles car on it and you changed your transmission and fuel pump. Try doing that on a Tesla. By 200K on a Tesla. You will need to change your batteries, and possibly electric motors and who knows what other "New issues" arises. And not to mention parts are hard to find. Gasoline car have many after market parts and manufacture parts widely made. Electric cars are not yet affordable. What color is your Bugatti?
@@erich9779 Fact: the average EV purchase price is less expensive than the average new car. I have 40k miles on my model Y, I've rotated tires. That's the entirety of maintenance costs after more than two years. I also save $3k per year on fuel costs. In 5yrs, that's $15,000 savings. You're making up things, while I'm saving. My savings of fuel alone covers the cost of battery every 4-5yrs, even though it's more likely to last 10yrs+
Thanks for your honest opinion and comparison between gas/hybrid car and a battery electric car.
That’s why I’m still skeptical about all electric car, beside additional cost, i’m more worried about uncertainty and peace of mind. Thanks for sharing. It’s really helpful video.
Yep. If states cant get gas tax from you - how can they milf you? Higher insurance,
Higher registrations. States are making ev owners reconsider.
Reading these registration numbers is crazy. I'd pay $85 CAD to register a Model Y. Im stll shopping around for the best insurance quote but i mayvstick with who I have.
You should add to your comment that there are State DMVs that are cheaper than what you mentioned. Case in point: Hawaii base their registration fees on vehicle weight. To which I initially balked when knowing that an EV costs more to register. I now understand the logic, since they're heavier and makes more toll on roadways.
And it’s worth it
Not to mention that many states give a tax credit for purchasing an EV, some even for a used EV.
Thank you for the review. I've owned my Lexus RX for six years, but the cost of gas has doubled since I purchased it. I'm considering a Model Y as my daily driver.
This was informative, and well done. I watched another lady who did a review on her car and she seemed like she didn't have the slightest clue what she was getting into purchasing a Model Y.
Got to drop a like and comment for the great content
Haha thanks!
Nice video i dont own one but sure learned alot thanks😂😂😂😂
Nice and Simple video, full of content and no BS 😂👍
I had a reapair covered on warranty. Paid $6 for windshield washing fluid. I use Tesla insurance and cost is monthly about $95/mo ave. The scoring is not very situationally smart so the score is usually lower than it should be but the bill is much lower than other insurers costs so I put up with the scoring frustrations.
Thank you for your all your hard work in making this video for us. I'll keep my lexus till it dies 😊
Yes Lexus, so good for lasting forever!
nice video!
thanks bruh! 😉
just returned from our first test drive , the Y. . very nice . you have some good info.. ~ JDS/CT
The insurance premium surge just happened to our family, too. We pay twice a year for model 3 and Y. It used to be around $1700, but all of a sudden, our bill came to over $4300. That's about $9000/year for just two not so luxurious EVs with mediocre resale values. So, I tapped into the Tesla Insurance, and it became around $2000 or $4000/year. I know it's still expensive, but savings from pumping gas and maintenance somewhat offsets.
Wow, a $5,000 price difference.
I live in CA and don't have front license plate for almost 20 years now, not a single ticket. It's going to be a fixing ticket with no fines for the first time, no worries.
same here
Nice! Yeah usually they dont really care but we got unlucky
If you park at the airport, they will check and ticket you.
Plus, it’s the law. Just get it done. If your car is stolen, your car is more visible.
@@heythave Don't give a F
I change my desire to buy TSLA model 3 (even after 7500 tax credit about 36.5K) , part of it has to do with the EV car issuance is more expensive than a Hyundai Elantra hybrid which cost me about 28.5K: I rather saving the 8K different, waiting SPY down some time later and invest that 8K to SPY ETF: I calculate this saving of 8K will more than pay off the 10 years oil spending difference from EV charging cost: At the end of 10 years, my SPY ETF will still leaving with balance of around 2-3$K assuming SPY giving average 9-10% annual return.
Note: My 10 years estimate only drive no more than 100K miles.
People who get a Tesla would likely to have the extra $10k to spare and they are more concerned about not having to deal with the oil yuck that also comes with a hybrid. Just keep whatever you have until the $25k model comes out if cost is an issue because hybrids are still a part of the problem.
Progressive has good Tesla insurance rates, especially if you carry a high (say, $1000) deductible. The difference for my Model S P90DL was pretty huge.
I have a Bolt now and Chevy replaced my battery with a NEW one under recall. I have read other accounts of Tesla not replacing batteries but rebuilding them and giving you one of them and you are now looking at more often replacement at your cost.
I’m driving a Bolt EUV. No issues whatsoever. Great vehicle compared to expensive Tesla.
Since when did Tesla stop including a front license plate holder? And Premium Connectivity is not free for a year, it's only free for 3 months.
On my Model S Plaid I purchased late last year Premium Connectivity was free for 1 year.
I ditched AAA just last week because they wanted to screw me by wanting to charging over $3,000 for my Tesla Model Y. Got insurance from another decent company for $1,500 a year. I will never go back to AAA. Crooks.
Yeah same reason we left!
Looking for new deal…Company please???
AAA has already been expensive
Sorry to hear about the ticket for not having a license plate on the front. what city were you cited? was it a fix it ticket , any cost?
awesome content, Jan. liked and sub!! I just called my insurance carrier today to get a quote for a model y. It is insanely expensive. it would cost me more than my two of my current vehicles per year. Not to mention the registration fee. but then I heard there is a proposal to increase another $1 on gasoline starting in this July, as if it's not already crazily high currently comparing to most of the other states. a really tough decision to get a model y right now.
Hint. Move out of California- that has got to be the worst place, government wise, in the United States (maybe with the exception of New York). Our insurance here in KY is 140 a month for a M3 standard range and a M3Performance. One-time taxes were steep compared to North Carolina (which is where we moved from) at 6%. Tire cost is relative- the cost will be derived from the tire size. The lower profile and bigger rim size, the more expensive. And, going from 20” to 21” will incur a sustantial price hike. The most expensive tire I ever purchased was for my BMW X5 45e.. 530 dollars for ONE Bridgestone Alenza. I replaced the front tires for my Model X and the total cost for high-grade Continentals was 490 dollars.
I have also owned my model Y for a bit over three years. I just had an unexpected expense. The AC compressor failed and sent metal fragments into the cooling system. This repair cost me about $2500. I live in Southern AZ, so the AC gets a workout, but the car only has about 68k miles on it.
ouch, thats brutal
Wow that sucks, sorry to hear that
@@dreverydayjan That's not the first time I've heard of that issue as others with 3 and Y have also suffered the same thing.
My Lexus’s A/C has been working over 20 years
@@yingyisun9 Our/my Subaru Legacy Model L 1992; A/C worked until car was stolen in May this year 2023; Cost us $2k for Maintenance since 1992 -- that including the Original Timing Belt changed in 2019... And our Camry 1993 V6 LE ran/runs like a Charm...
Own A Tesla if someone likes to brag about; but not us...
Regards,
Paid off 21 Tacoma here love my truck . I like watching tsla videos
Well done with a great review
Maybe it's a CA thing, but no state I've interacted with on the east coast charges more for a Tesla, and certainly not anywhere near those prices. At most, heavier vehicles (typically pick ups and full size suvs) might cost a few bucks more.
My quote for a 2018 Model 3 was $600 a month with Progressive. I’m in Texas.
I’ve had Progressive within the last year before obtaining by Model 3 and I paid $140 a month
In regenerative braking, the motors, not the battery are used to slow the car. The battery gets charged by using the motors as a generator, converting forward motion energy into electric energy.
Coincidentally I'm considering a Tesla Model Y to replace my 2022 Prius Prime. Progressive insurance quote is ~$240 more to insure the Y vs. the Prime. Interestingly enough, our Prius Prime has 13,000 miles on it and the dealership said the tread is low and they tried to sell us tires. I told them that I wouldn't want to buy new tires from them if they only last 13,000 miles.
Yes and I have recently seen a video from Canada where the cost of a replacement battery for a Hyundai Ioniq was actually more than the cost of a new vehicle and to add insult to injury the battery had to be ordered from Korea because the dealers did not carry the battery as a stock replacement item. Plus there was also an instance whee even the slightest damage to the vehicle the whole thing was written off. Absolute madness!! Your extra costs seem to me to be very expensive and some of the features like Netflix really an addition that is quite bizarre.
In North Carolina, my registration fee was $ 340. Insurance is $80 per month. Cost to have an electrician install the home charger was $ 1095 all of was refunded by Duke Energy. I haven't put on any film and wash my car at home. Charging costs are 14 cents per kilowatt. The car is fully paid for. No front license plate holder for North Carolina although one came with the car. I bought the Tasmanian floor mats which are great. A few other accessories totalling $ 100 plus a shade for the glass roof. . I've had the car for 5 months and love it. I have a truck that I haven't put gassed up in months since buying the Tesla.
I'm in NC and I got an insurance quote for the model y standard range for $4000 a year; ( I'm 41 years old with own home, credit score 700+)
Any tickets, accidents? How many drivers ...any under the age of 25? @@HHRS
I crossed shopped a Model Y and a Nissan Ariya for car insurance in CA. My Ariya cost me $98/month with anticipated driving of 13,500 miles annually. This includes gap insurance for the first 2 yrs.
California just had a premium increase in Feb 2023. I was told my premium will be going up in Jan 2024.
Insuring the Model Y was 30% MORE than my Nissan Ariya. It pays to do your due diligence. Bye bye Tesla!
Another pro of getting a Tesla: Every trip is like a roller coaster ride - because they are sooo fast!
Yessss!
I like the maneuverability. First to make the Acceleration pedal like the Brake depending on situation. In the meantime I love the regenerative braking of the single pedal that I use mostly.
Thanks. Thinking about getting a Tesla Y
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Nobody talk about these expenses. BTW, is the carpool sticker benefit ending in CA in 2025?
I read a comment somewhere where people say that the reason tires wear down faster is because some people tend to drive more aggressive in electric cars. I had a Nissan leaf where the tires lasted for 45k
I drive a Model 3 and got close to 50K miles on my first tires. The weight is a factor, but using proper tires with speed and load rating and conservative driving techniques will extend their life to comparable ranges.
I bought a 2012 used Prius v 5 years ago & do my own oil & transmission oil changes. Have only gone through 3 sets of tires in 84,000 miles. Only maintenance I've had to pay for is coolant change for $200. Love the 42 MPG it gets plus I can haul an 80 gallon water heater with the doors closed. I can still outpace F-150's as their engine's are governed at less than 100 MPH.
Wait till gas goes up to $12.00 dollars a gallon and you know it will too late then
@@frederickfaller899 You think electricity prices will never rise in the future?
Hybrid is the way to go but what do I know
I wish we in the US could get the Prius V with the third row, like in Europe. I settled for a plug in Prius and loved it, but the ridiculous tiny battery just wasn't enough. And having a much more complex drivetrain system just meant more things that could, and did, break. So when it got totalled, we bought a cheap Bolt and are never going back.
@@jamesaa007lock in your electricity rates for the next 25-ish years by getting solar
$3000 a year for insurance? That's insane! My $70,000 GR Supra 45th Anniversary edition insurance is $950/year.
My State Farm car insurance more than doubled from last year. Thankfully I don't live in California. And I drive an old manual Corolla, cost around $650 to register and get tags, I was shocked. But hearing your prices I feel better now.
You went from probably the best car you can buy to junk. The Prius is probably the best ergonomics, and has one of the best reliabilities in the market. And the Prius uses regenerative braking also. The purchase cost is amazing good considering that you are paying about as much as a similar gas car.
I was skeptical at first, but you see 12 year old ones on the road. Toyota definitely knows their crap.
@@mtdewramen It is amazing how many of the older models are still on the road. I have a 2017 and seen quite a few of the older models. Basically I think it is one of the best designs on the road, and it has such a great reliability record. I have the 2 eco, and driving from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas at one point with over 50 miles since I got gas I has 133 mpg. Unfortunately went down after that point. Going west across Montana I got over 80 mpg
@@cliffordnelson8454 is the upgraded version of the Prius worth it?
I can't believe you got ticketed for the missing the Front license plate. Like 90% of the Teslas I see have no front license plate.
We were shocked too! I guess it depends on the cop & mood
They can get you for anything, except street racing which is totally acceptable 😂😢
You can't believe Tesla owners are subject to the same traffic laws that owners of other cars are? You have a well-developed sense of entitlement.
It is true that the tires for my model S were more expensive since they are designed for a heavier car but at 58K miles I was pleasantly surprised (I could of pushed it to 60K but wanted to be safe). I had heard of some owners getting much less further before needing new tires. So possibly the difference could be from frequent heavy acceleration? It seems to effortless with an EV.
Hi! Ordering my Y TODAY! Where can i find your REFERRAL LINK????
It’s a terrific video, Cali biased, but well organized and helpful. Thanks!
CA biased in what way? Curious how other places are different?
@@pbm___000 im guessing because the youtuber is from OC, CA; and the prices and fees are much lower than other states. So yes, it is CA biased; but it is the viewer's judgment to see the ball park prices and fees in owning a tesla in their own home states. I live in Northern California, so i expect to pay a little bit more :3
Very informative! ... If I add that tint, how would I watch the stars at night? :)
A smart tint would be nice... There exists photochromic self-tinting films.
Thank you.
Your PPF seemed to cost a lot. Question, do you put PPF on all of your cars?
in theory, you only need it to protect the front, where most road debris damage occurs....however, it sounds like see covered the entire car (more time and material) and that is the reason for the exuberant price. bumper, partial hood & fr fenders should be much much less.
The video quality and editing doesn’t go unnoticed! Excellent job❤
thank you!
Hmm, driving style matters on tires. I have a 2021 Model Y with 36k miles and original tires. I use chill mode, which helps. I'll likely get 40k miles out of my tires, but ya, definitely plan to change before driving in snow
I’m just wondering, I don’t own a Tesla, do you feel safe having your Tesla plug in for charging inside your garage. Just asking.
your cell phone silly
Your car stops charging up to the limit that you set.
I like the comment about timing belt however most vehicles come with a timing chain these days which is supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. That said this is a very informative video.
@@Elaba_ weird, dnt ever remember replacing a timing chain when I was Nissan tech and the 3 years at Toyota recently I never seen that
Brake fluid, power steering fluid, timing belt, starter…the list goes on and on.
@@Elaba_ still was a tech at Nissan and never seen a chain getting done in 3 years. I’ve seen timing chain plastic guides get worn on certain early model 4.0L V6’s found in the frontier, X terra , and pathfinder . Forget the generation. But a chain never.
debating between leasing a tesla or a prius. very useful information
My heartfelt gratitude to private owners and Hertz sharing their ownership experiences. The high insurance is owing their flammability issues (not luxury). Waiting four years has saved me a ridiculous amount of money, grief and anxiety. EVs - saving the environment at 20 tonnes CO2 emissions per vehicle manufactured at a time.
Did not expect this either...
EVs aren't for traveling yet...
I drove my MYP from New York to Kentucky and back (about 844 miles one way). I only used Tesla supercharger (10 stops each way), averaging about 30-40 minutes per charge. The total charge was a little over $300. The weather was around 29~34' fahrenheit and my average highway speed was around 85 mph. But if I had driven my 2016 Hyundai Sonata (18.5 mpg/500 miles), the cost for the same trip would have been about $200... that's a lot less money and time than MYP! 😢
There is something wrong in your calculations, I have a Model Y Long range, I average about 4 miles for every kWh, your performance model Y should average little less around 3 to 3.5 miles per kWh, you drove 844 miles that's about 250 kW used, supercharging usually cost double what you pay if charging at home, the highest per kWh is around $0.43 X 250 kW your cost for the trip ONE WAY should be around $108 not $300
@@ChargeToDrive It's hard to explain, but if you take a long road trip someday, you'll know what I mean. Tesla Supercharger rates vary by location and time of day. I charge my Tesla daily at home similar to what you calculated.
My calculations of the supercharging at $0.43 was based in California which is daytime charging. I understand what you’re saying, cold weather plays a huge role in the efficiency, thanks for the reply.
@@ChargeToDrive 😀🤚🏻
Thank you for your content and transparency. I have been researching these additional costs.........
I am also a fellow prius lover ready for the upgrade
Thank you for helping me make the transition in reality
Om namah shivayah, we bless your existence
Glad to help, it's worth the upgrade! (in my opinion!)
@@dreverydayjan I totally agree that It is worth the upgrade. I am just timing my purchase......... with wedding, honeymoon, new house build/purchase......... Thank You for the support
Thanks for explaining the cost of Tesla ownership. Good to know.
And congrats on having 1.72k of subscribers. I recently started my cooking channel. It’s moving along well. I know it takes lots of time to edit and put the videos together. Again, thank you for these details which gave few things to expect and consider.
good video about extras, as a New Model owner myself you should of done a comparison between a similar priced gas vehicle to the model Y, for everything you listed, , like PPF film gas to PPF on Y, same for tint, price of electrify for 20000miles to price of gas for similar gas vehicle for 20000 miles, and any EV you buy you would need a Charger ... so a Gas to Model Y side by side comparison too that way you can see not just the cost of Y, but how muck more or less it would be when compared to same price gas vehicle . .. but good to know that tires wear out faster ( time to start saving for them )
Thanks, future video on that!
I don't think you know what you are talking about, you can find plenty of free EV chargers, if you charge it at home, which I mostly do is it's about four times cheaper than gas.
Please remember, everything in California (and the West Coast) is more expensive than other parts of the country. For instance, I recently moved from Washington State, where yearly license tabs were $425/yr for my 2018 LR Model 3, plus an additional $150 EV road tax. In Texas, I pay $80 for tabs which was spectacularly cheaper u til this year when they slapped on a $225 annual EV tax. Still, much more affordable than tax-happy states.
I wax my Teslas, usually double coat on the nose, hood and mirrors. The bugs wash off easily if you do this once/year. Thats much cheaper than a $5,000 wrap!
I bought my current home as an investment, so never planned to be in this specific home very long. Since I work mostly at home, my wife (also owns a Model 3) and I just plug into the garage 120v outlet. Pretty low tech for sure,
but we seldom Supercharge - only on the occasional long drive.
My wife also transitioned from a Prius (to a base Model 3) and we spend far, far less on any maintenance. The Toyota was so gutless and slow, not to mention
dangerous to drive in the wet ( narrow tires and wheels ) and very tiny and plasticky to save weight for efficiency. The older the car got, the less " efficient" it was - it began using oil at 50,000 miles and we had a less-diligent friend with the same model whose engine blew up because they didn't add oil all the time like we did. There was filters, belts, 12v battery under the rear floor that needed a technician and special tools to replace every 2 years. There was state smog checks, brake pads, tune-ups and HID headlights that went out literally days after the warranty expired. Toyota faced 2 class-action lawsuits on that while sending Prius owners crazy letters telling us to "cycle our headlights". Headlight repairs cost between $680-2300 and Toyota finally caved, extending warranties for headlights only putting Prius owners in stress, hoping their HIDs would fail in time! Then, when you pass 100,000 miles, the stress begins again as you knew your NIMH drive battery would soon need replacement at great cost or the car was basically a throw-away.
Hybrids have two powertrains just adding lots of complexity and things that can go wrong. I would say the simplicity of EVs brings so much peace of mind and our electricity costs here save us tons vs gas, even though gasoline where we live
is over $2.25/gallon less than California.
If you buy an EV, your costs will be tires more often due to vehicle weight and much higher torque. Also, 12v or low voltage batteries can last 2-4 years and will be replaced under warranty. Newer Teslas have a lithium ion 12v battery which lasts much longer. Its a good question to pose when buying an EV = "is the 12v battery lead acid or li ion"?
The one sticky point with Tesla or any EV is end of warranty. We need right-to-repair laws that allow independent shops to spring up that repair EVs. Both of our Teslas are beyond warranty, thus a stress point of mine, meaning any future issues will be costly, and must be done at a Tesla Service Center.
There is one shop in Seattle I know of that dies work on Teslas. Of course, if you live near Phoenix, there's Gruber Motors and I believe there are two Electrified Garages, one in the Boston area and one in Florida. Thats no help for thkse kf us who live elsewhere!
Your electric car will blow your mind. It will be a revelation in traffic when you're
able to scoot with unbelievable quickness due to the tremendous torque. Annual maintenance to me is washer fluid and making sure the psi is correct in my tires.
No toxic exhaust if you leave it running. Clean air and the smoothness that $180,000 gas cars can't match. Charging at home = utter convenience. Passing a line of cars at Costco who are waiting to save 35 cents per gallon and remembering that used to be you! Its not perfect, but it pales to the slave I used to feel of petroleum, oil changes, smog inspections, alternators, starters, mufflers, belts and ripoff mechanics.
In Illinois the license plate renewal sticker is $151, but if you are disabled or over $65, it is only $10.
My Tesla insurance is $60/mo. Virginia does not have high registration fees but they have an annoying property tax. Las year my tax went up because prices were so high, this year they should come way down. But that has nothing to do with it being an EV, just the value.
I paid $1100 for an electrician to install a level 2 charger in my garage. That will be a selling point whenever we move. I have since discovered dryer/EV splitters that cost $200-300.
But no repairs, oil changes, or other maintenance costs. I also found that tire manufacturers now have EV tires that last the same as ICE tires and cost the same.
A ceramic spray that costs $12 is all you need to protect the car from bugs and small rock chips. Accessories cost about $500.
Insurance for my Y is ~$500 / 6 months. My OE continental tires wear way less than those on my other performance cars (I'm in chill all the time, cause I prefer its ICE like linear output). I bought online high quality PPF for the front half for ~$700 and did it myself. So far total $339 charging cost for ~10k miles. That's all. Not a single issue so far
$500 for six months? What state?
What state and what insurance company?
I just got a Model Y last February and it came with a front license plate holder in the trunk. I ordered a replica license plate that sticks on the front bumper cover flat. It's more aerodynamic, easy to clean and imposable to steal.
ya, both my Tesla's came with front license plate holder
They always come with a front license plate holder. If you don't have one they will give you one for free. She has a lot of exaggerated and misinformation in this video.
Thank you for your updated experience info about Y. I never own BEVs, but I plan to get a Model Y before the end of 2023🤔. Model Y has pros and cons, but it looks adorable, convenient, practical for everyday driving, and cute. I look at the advantages point of view of BEV. In California, we get a HOV Car Pool Lane drive sticker👍, Rebate (not significant $ anymore), and no smog test requirement😄. But OMG, insurance is costly! I am old and don't drive that much☕. Front License plate holder doesn't come with it? What the heck? I am thinking about a white interior. Does it show dirtiness and get dirty fast🥺? Thank you for the educational reality matters of Model Y. Oh, one more: you're cute🥰.
Yeah we still love the Model Y despite the cons! Everyday Chris did a video on the white interior & how we maintain it, ours is still white after 50K miles! ruclips.net/video/O93SglcYak4/видео.htmlsi=Sq4bi-QGcTk0hbwK
Just went to a Model Y pickup last weekend, they provided the front license plate holder and even offered to put it on. It was a simple holder with double side tape, so was a simple "installation".
Nice! Glad they're doing that now@@acefr8816
I picked up the Y Performance 2 weeks ago. They included the front license plate bracket, but no longer include the license plate frames. Our Model 3 Performance came with a nice plate frame.
I feel like a good portion of the extra expenses she is talking about is because she lives in California. My tags transferred with no extra expenses here in Florida and I'm pretty sure I have little to no tax to pay extra for owning a Tesla. Lol insurance is about the same for me and I have Statefarm. I was also driving a 2023 Toyota Highlander and driving 160 miles each day for work. Which in today's gas costs is around $90 a week in gas plus an oil change every month and a half. For my use the Tesla is a major savings. Also, my local power company in Florida has a deal where they come out and install a charger and then I only pay $31 a month for unlimited charging at night and on the weekends. :)
Great information. I was talking to a friend about switching from a cheap suv unleaded 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee to the cheapest Tesla available however after watching this video I will keep my CHEAP car. Too much cost owning an EV in my opinion. Life should be less complicated and owning an EV makes life more difficult.
This are just US problems. Registration is the same for ev's and ICU's in europe (about 200 dollars), every tesla must come with a front licence plate. We also get the mobile charger free with it. Trial Connectivity plus is only valid for a month though.
Wow thats nice
Even better for Australia - other benefits for EV's over ICE in Australia include
- State based stamp duty exemption (this is a duty / tax of about 4% based on the total value of the car on first registration and every subsequent transfer between owners)
- Less luxury car tax (a tax of 33% of the value of the car on purchase above about $50k USD, this does not apply to EVs until they exceed $58k)
- No salary package tax (20% of the total purchase value is taxed per year if you package / receive a car as part of your compensation) - exempt for EVs
- We get car mats - don't forget the car mats!
- Premium connectivity is $9/month but that's AUD = only $5.70 USD
- Enhanced Autopilot is $3260 USD, FSD is $6450 USD