Unexpected Costs of Owning a Tesla Model Y...

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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[dreverydayjan]

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!

[RoseSmith-vg]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for...

[stevedowler]

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.

[forumboss]

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.

[tmcrae]

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.

[celinachhuon-romero]

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!!!

[hugoglenn]

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”

[dominiccarpenter]

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.

[Rdhog]

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.

[Kvideos]

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.

[juliocarrasco]

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…

[kenji]

Thank you Jan for letting me know additional hidden ownership cost. I was on the fence getting a M3, but now I’ve decided to buy a Prius instead for my daily commute of 110 miles per day.

[chaundario]

Hi! Ordering my Y TODAY! Where can i find your REFERRAL LINK????

[larzlarz]

Not sure what you’re going on about there. You went from a compact economy car to a mid sized luxury SUV. If you went out and bought an Audi Q5 or BMW X5, you’d spend more on the purchase, more on maintenance like oil changes and scheduled dealer maintenance, more on tires, more on car registration, more on gas and about the same as Model Y on insurance. You’d also spend more on PPF because legacy car makers have more parts and more individual body pieces that need to be covered.

[nicholasmuni]

This was very informative, thank you.

[chaundario]

HI! GREAT VIDEO! BUT WHERES THE REFERRAL LINK?

[Resist]

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.

[SamsonRamirez]

Thanks for sharing the info. I just ordered and used your referral link. Cheers!

[Veterans-ec]

I came from high power horsepower M5 and GT350R. Drove my best friends Model S loved it. I then borrowed one from Tesla for a week. Then bought one model S long range. Love it. Saving me thousands. Thanks

[pretty]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Nobody talk about these expenses. BTW, is the carpool sticker benefit ending in CA in 2025?