Buying a used Tesla Model 3? Watch this!

[@bearhugman]

Very informative....and pretty valuable. I have noticed a whole lot more reasonably priced second hand Teslas available in NZ lately. The second hand option is definitely getting more and more appealing.
Cheers.

[@jonathanthorpe1653]

I’ve done over 100,000 miles and the battery health is still at 92%. During winter, it will drain around 3% each night. The only problems I have had is with the software which has been fixed under warranty. I would definitely consider another one when it comes to replacing my current car.

[@theunknownunknowns5168]

I think most main centres have mobile servicing too. Manawatu has anyway. I bumped into the guy at the supermarket and got him to check on something, to easy.

[@bobgray1555]

I have a 2021 model 3 which I am still really enjoying. I slow charge from home using Ecotricity and it costs about $10 a week to charge if I do about 400km.
I'm advised that energy prices are going to increase quite a bit in the next few years so I'm going to investigate putting solar and battery and maybe a wind generator as well as we live on a hill in NZ

[@bobgray1555]

Correction. Sorry - my maths. Perhaps $15-20. Apologies.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Good on ya, Bob!

[@kacatley9258]

Even though I know this is for our friends "down under" in NZ, I still watched it and found it very informative! Only thing, I don't think I could bring mine to Auckland from Houston to get some work done on it.. 😅

[@grantlouw3182]

Great report with good advice, thank you.

[@seanbranagh]

Totally agree regarding the 3 looking much better than the Y. We have had a 2021 Model 3 long range singe new. Great car.
Realistically though, we will probably change to a Y at some point due to the added space for camping and adventures with our young family.

[@foobarf8766]

Important to note battery degradation occurs whether or not it is used (so, drive)! I wouldn't put much weight on what Musk says on Twitter but an engineering metric for battery life is a dot product between cycles AND time (hours/years/etc) since production. Shelf life to 60% SOH improving, now in 3-5 year range(?) but is still a thing. Heat also significantly degrades cells (being the universal catalyst).

[@rbdogwood]

Thanks, I'm in Scotland, but I think most of the information should translate. Nice and clear.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I prefer the Model 3. No need for a massive car.
My 2019 LR with 64k miles (not KMs) still charged at 250kW the last time I charged it at a supercharger.

[@michaelcuthbert6956]

A great video. Perhaps you could do more videos in a similar vein covering some other used ev models?

[@Zarphag]

Full = 67 on trademe ...
I would just be careful on price, new you can get for under $58k now with referral and rebate, so dont over pay for a used one. They'll go forever.

[@ObiePaddles]

Depends on the spec of course.

[@kartik5352]

Kia Ora! Can you please be able to share the Tesla’s referral link if possible. Much appreciate it! Thanks

[@accesser]

Great tips thanks for your content from us across the ditch in Australia

[@StopTheBurn]

Brilliant video by a great guy! Lots of facts without all the opinions. Now if I just lived in NZ! 😊

[@QALibrary]

great choice of video - well done

[@dgurevich1]

33000km in 2 years is light.
I own an mg zs ev since 2021 and so far driven 62000km because it pulls double duty. 80km a day, 200km once a week on top and some on the weekend. I still have a second gas car but i only use it for shorter trips when the MG is in use or long trips that one time i drive over 250km in one go.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

Used EVs are a great way to get an EV. My spark is still doing alright. Our Tesla took a dump a while back. I may try to fix it.

[@ivohahn]

Excellent, factual & constructive video.

[@Knott1701]

The forums can be quite scary, but like all car owner forums most people post only when they have a problem, so it's not representative of the typical user experience. And most are due to collisions, which may may you not want to leave the house or just leave to wrap he car in cotton wool, but it's not the car's fault.. Car's wide though, so curb rash is common but easily fixed

[@SydneyEV]

i find the over focus on battery health to be a hangover from anti EV FUD, not many people who buy a second hand gas car will put it on the dyno, and say, yeah nah, its only making 92% of its power when new, so its no good.

[@tyronemcgillick]

Maybe of this becomes a regular theme, battery chem might be worth discussing

[@shilver101]

I purchased a 2018 M3 a month ago it had 31k mi. for $31K. price and mileage matched so I had to get it.

[@michaelhealy3638]

Perfect vid!!! Just what I was after. Thanks!!!

[@jayc3110]

That was a great video. Very useful and informative. Thank you and best wishes

[@dute007]

You need a whole bucket of potatos in order to find that out! 🤭 Nice info though by the way sir...

[@peterjorgensen3]

Nice video! Thanks for making this!
Tesla mobile cable is $200 USD in the states - So about $350 NZD? I wonder why the type 2 cable is so much?
I haven't seen any loss in charging speed or power in used model 3s... My 2021 LR has 112000 kms on it and it charges happily at 254 KW. That's 1700 km/h
And my front doors both click. Maybe someday I'll replace the little friction fitting thing.

[@Fiskaba]

You've got to remember that here in New Zealand, EVERYTHING is very expensive in comparison to the US. It's not just a matter of converting the currency and calling it a day. We have import taxes, high labor costs, and 15% GST slapped on everything.

[@davincisghost9228]

That was class...ta.

[@user-iu1yl2om7i]

our 2021 SR M3 HV battery had to be replaced after 43K miles...thankfully under warranty!

[@stevescott6653]

Charging, 14,000km a year easy on a granny 10amp charger. No need for anything fancy.

[@sunejepsen]

Definitely possible, but you wont be able to exploit the cheaper hours of electricity in the same way.

[@Zarphag]

@@sunejepsen $600 for a 10a granny charger or $2-3k for a wallbox fitted , theres quite a gap to make up there with free electricity

[@sunejepsen]

@@Zarphag going take some years for sure , but when considering the extra benefit of faster charging well worth it imo.

[@jeffreylebowski3216]

Faster and safer.

[@slimjim1125]

@@Zarphag Or $800 for a Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector which will get the job done much cheaper, but without the same features as the more expensive offerings.

[@stevewebster7745]

Really informative video, thanks a lot 👏

[@deficator750]

upper control arms are fairly normal to replace

[@Garethmeech]

Love it. Thanks Gavin!

[@foobarf8766]

Great video, thanks!

[@julianfarquhar]

Thanks Gavin

[@kartik5352]

Kia Ora! Can someone please share the Tesla’s referral link so we both can get the benefits. Much appreciate it! Thanks

[@morri03]

Funny all the checks, it’s 2 years old it should be essentially new

[@coreyverisario6570]

Never trust the ad or person selling a vehicle. You have no idea what they did to the thing before selling it. Always check. The supercharging check is pretty useless, I agree. But other than that. He has correct comments on this video.

[@michaelhealy3638]

Never trust anyone selling cars.

[@Antiorganizer]

If you guys weren't driving on the left side of the road, I'd move to NZ.

[@wpb1395]

Wait a second, aren't all the anti EV people saying you have to replace the batteries every 2 years and they cost $30k.

[@saneman8147]

Àctually it can be up to $35K.

[@michaelhealy3638]

Load of bull

[@saneman8147]

@@michaelhealy3638 The predicted lifespan of an EV battery is around 10 years. A replacement battery for a Lexus Ux SUV in 2022 was $43,476 plus GST in Australia.

[@weresofluffy]

Moister than an oyster 😅

[@zlozlozlo]

Can you do a similar one for the Model S? I know it will be largely the same, but I'm sure there will be some specifics.

[@harmhoeks5996]

Model S is way more complicated. Model year being very important. Each year is different. Plusses and minuses.

[@threeethreeethreee]

which EV do you personally own?

[@EcotricityNZ]

Hey mate! I'm converting a classic car to electric! -Gav

[@kartik5352]

@@EcotricityNZ Kia Ora! Can you please be able to share the Tesla’s referral link if possible. Much appreciate it! Thanks

[@Paul-sd8vk]

Check how much range it loses overnight whilst asleep. It will tell you a lot about battery health.

[@carlosorff]

O please, the car is 2 years old and has done 33000km.That is bearly driven car. I do that in less than half of a year. It shouldn't have any degradation anywhere.

[@saneman8147]

Wow, taking kids in a car is hauling hard. FFS!

[@numbereightyseven]

Oh yes, Mr Musk is a trustworthy source of information...

I trust reviees and real cases. Not Musk!

[@pkerry12]

fish and ships. little Aussie joke no one else in the world understand this. lol.

[@teslamodel3201]

Watching this video is waste of time, majority of the 2nd hand Tesla are still under warranty. Repost this video in 5-6 years time, when majority of the Tesla will be out of warranty.

[@svenb1668]

Yeah but it's still a hassle going through a warranty process and getting your car repaired. I'd much rather avoid issues on a used car before purchase

[@brandenarnett7162]

every 2020 model and earlier is out of warranty, what are you on about

[@teslamodel3201]

@@brandenarnett7162 are inhaling the P-pipe?

[@ulfw]

The world's most boring vehicle

[@jeffreylebowski3216]

Not at all. I've owned many vehicles and I would say most, if not all, were more boring.

[@bobgray1555]

Hardly - it might not have the noise and throb of a v8 but it is so easy and relaxing to drive - and I can drive like an idiot if I want to!
Each to their own I say.👍

[@dgurevich1]

Boring I'd good. I don't want an adventure every day I commute to work. Especially one where I'm left stranded.

[@Goldmember66]

0-60 in 4.2 seconds….riggghhhht.