Buying a Tesla? | Don't Make These 11 Mistakes!

Breaking down 11 things you want to be sure to avoid when buying a Tesla!

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[traviswieser]

I live in an apartment complex that loves to overcharge for everything. They wanted to charge $300/month for an electric charging stall. Told them to kick rocks at that price. Asked my employer if I could hook up to an existing NEMA 6-20 outlet near a door that they don't use. My boss said I could charge for free ✅. Always check with your employer.

[KingLarbear]

EV rebates should be Point of Sale not on taxes, they should be initially and it makes it easier for consumers and the government can give these companies the difference

[jerrymcintire]

Here's your reminder list to take away after watching. Thanks Ryan as I am awaiting delivery of a Model Y! Definitely went with the standard wheels, glad I ordered last fall. I wonder if Tesla offers their insurance in Washington state?
1. Buying too much (high price) range
2. Buying too little (for cold climates or long distance needs) range
3. Buying bigger wheels: decreased range and comfort
4. Buying full self driving - expensive and not a success yet
5. Putting off ordering: prices and wait times are still increasing
5.1 Not being prepared for charging your Tesla
6. Buying what you don't need or want because it's available (performance models are delivered sooner but cost more and are not as comfortable on the road)
7. Avoiding white seats: not as hot as black and Tesla's are easy to clean
8. Not checking for EV incentives: state, federal, local inc. charging infrastructure
9. Not inspecting on delivery - Tesla can have fit and finish problems
10. Not having the right insurance coverage - Tesla repairs are often costly
11. Not planning ahead for accessories - storage conveniences, screen saver, all-weather mats

[Zeron]

I went for the model3 long range not just for the range. I wanted an awd car with premium audio system. The long range was there as well because I do 200mi weekend travels and my general rule of thumb with mileage is to subtract 100mi off the range to make up for audio, heater/AC, videos and all other auxiliary items. A simple rwd model just won’t suffice.

[syedali]

Personally made all the right calls after watching this video today. Ordered a M3LR white on white with 18” wheels few weeks ago and I’m glad I did as this video reinforced my choices!

[ezpoppy]

Ryan, you’re making my head spin….

I have a 2021 Model 3 SR+ (aka RWD). I have been on several road trips (~500-600 miles, one way). All I do is plug my starting point and my destination into Navigation. The car tells me where to stop and for how long (average stop is every 90-120 minutes, and each stop is average 20 minutes). That, I can handle! Works perfectly with breaks for

I’m planning a cross country trip from CA to KY in a few weeks in my SR+. Using both Navigation and the app, A Better Route Planner, gives me the same average. No worries. Very workable!

I’m not doing a Cannon Ball Run, nor am I interested in earning an Iron Butt Award (either of those, and $5, will get you a coffee at Starbucks). I want to enjoy my drive. If speed was the goal, I’d fly!

As for charging at home, it takes me 10 SECONDS A DAY to charge, at most. More like 5 seconds. A couple seconds to plug the car in, and the same amount to unplug. How long does it take for the car to charge? I don’t know, and I DON’T CARE! I’m sleeping. The car takes care of it. I don’t care how long it takes my dishwasher to wash a load, either - I’m doing other stuff. (Sorry - I know all you fossil fuel people have to stand there every time and monitor your fueling. Been there, done that - no thanks!)

Get some real world info out there with charging and EV ownership.

[joecool]

another reason to get the smaller wheels/larger tire is pot hole resistance to puncture or wheel damage. also behind the hubcaps of the 19" wheels is a nice set of spoked wheels.

[cecilhanson]

I ordered a Model Y with FSD on January 5th 2022. My delivery date was June/July. After I removed the FSD from my order last week my delivery date changed to August 12 thru October 7. The build is not effected by the change I made to my order. Tesla has punished me for not buying the FSD. Thanks for playin'.

[sorka]

The biggest reason to buy more range for long road trips even if you don't need it is shorter supercharging stops. The larger the battery, the faster you charge per mile of range.

[Zeron]

I’ve been driving my new M3LR for the past 3 weeks and I’m very happy with the decision. It’s not as long range as my gasoline car but considering the current gas price of $8/gallon, it makes sense getting what I did.

I do a LOT of driving (200+ miles) and it makes sense going the long range. My principle still stands with taking 100mi off the range to make up for all ancillary features. Therefore, I’ll have enough room to not worry about charging and when I do need it, it’s supercharging it is!

It takes a while to get used to the one pedal driving but it beats filling up at the pump.

[YetAnotherGeorgeth]

Ryan: “Are you looking to buy a Tesla?”
Me, after looking at my bank account: I can’t even afford the scale model, let alone the actual car!

[FrunkToTrunk]

*Don’t buy too much range for that “one” road-trip you do every 3 years*

[kpv]

Very good video. I completely agree with your guidelines especially concerning range and not getting the full self-driving. We have it in our model 3 and it is a waste. We almost never use it because you still have to keep track of everything anyway. I only use it when stuck in traffic, but autopilot will still take care of that. The cream color interior with the model S is actually the best.

[martylts]

Great video with some good food for thought. In colder climates, you will want to consider getting the bigger battery because of reduced range. If you think about resale, it will be easier to sell your car in the future for a higher premium with a bigger battery as well. I'm not sure if the higher future sale price justifies the cost of the battery today, but it is evident that it is much easier to sell a used Tesla with a bigger battery.

[kenrdavis]

FSD when used for cross country works awesome! I drove Seattle to Yosemite and back. All road exchanges were done correctly and even routed to superchargers!
Only problem so far was a photo ticket in a school zone for 26 in a 20. Teslas don’t yet recognize school zone speed limit signs

[BitJam]

Thanks Ryan! I was in the market for a Tesla last summer but the price had recently gone up a few thousand dollars and delivery delays had gone up to one or two months. On top of that there were rumors of cars with 4680 batteries reaching production before the end of the year. Your _buy it now_ advice was spot on! The prices and wait times have ballooned since I made my purchase. I'm so glad I didn't wait.

[chrisweeksnz]

The big problem with white interior is the change from wood trim to metallic trim on the dashboard. In countries with a moderate amount of sun, they create very strong glare and can distract the driver. Best thing is to test drive both and make sure you are happy in strong lighting conditions.

[gerryphilly]

The other factor that impacts range is the terrain to be driven. There in the northeastern part of the country the majority of driving occurs in hilly terrain, which requires more energy (and it should be noted that downhill cruising doesn’t generally offset the energy expended in an uphill climb).

[ryaneshaghi]

Hey Ryan - I just got off the phone with a lead rep from Tesla. He confirmed with me that their plan is to build the same spec model y from Fremont as they do in Austin. That is, if the 4680s start shipping from Austin, they will also be built and shipped from the Fremont factory simultaneously.

[John-xdno]

Buy the white seats! It makes the interior so much sexier