5-Year Tesla Model 3 Ownership Update: Costs and Maintenance Breakdown

I break down the real costs and maintenance requirements that have accrued over 100,000 miles of driving for the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range and over 56,000 miles for the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus.

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[techgeektesla]

Your videos are hugely underrated. Your editing work is top notch and always great content. Keep up the great work. I love your channel!

[darrenbates]

I agree that you have great content and very well done videos. Can I request you do a total cost of ownership over 5 years and compare it to a gas vehicle?

[consultSKI]

$0.02027 per mile. Very good! FYI my ICE Jeep V6 Wrangler averages 16.5/mpg multiplied by ~$3.60/Gal = Fuel cost of $2400.00 vs. $223.00 or 1076.23% !!! aka $0.21818 per mile! #Ouch

[heartcoded]

Im considering buying a used Tesla and this video was very helpful. Thank you for your detailed analysis
also cute dog 🙂

[Gnosim]

Good no-nonsense channel that sticks to content. Really liking your videos.

[johnnyduplantis]

Best part is seeing you car's name is Smaug!! 😀

[dt]

I have a 2022: 3P, YP and X plaid. I come from a family of professional racers, if you ever want to take them to firebird drag strip and do a video we’re happy to support the channel.

[pauld]

Still weighing the finances & 'want versus need' aspects of getting a Model 3.

Good to hear how things are going with the cars.

It also brightens the day to have your dog make an appearance.

[snaky]

I can only repeat myself: you are very likeable!
It's a shame there aren't more outtakes. And not because I want to laugh at you, but i want laugh with you!
Unfortunately, I didn't quite understand what you meant at the end about the charging plugs. Now you don't need any adapters anymore, the Tesla plug is standard for you.

Wish you all the best from Switzerland.

[ezpoppy]

Thank you for the update on the M3s! And the MY, too.

Checking incentives for EVs is important as you remind us. Fed, state, county, city - and utility! We get a $0.015 credit per kWh from our utility for charging our EVs. Always enjoy your videos. 🙂

[Rabs]

So good. Loving our 2022 Model, especially with fuel over $2 a litre here. It's nice to not be at the mercy of the oil cartels!

[DouglasJMark]

Well done - very informative and helpful. Thank-you!! Lotsa love to all from Toronto ♥♥♥

[Alexzw]

Nice video, just what i was looking for.

Wanted to know the 5+ year results

[nejcribic]

How is the black paint after 5 years compared to the pearl white?

Currently thinking which color to pick for my new model 3

[android]

I'm at 130, 400 miles on my Model 3 Long Range RWD (made in March of 2018). My 12v battery never failed, but I replaced it around 110, 000 miles because the car was walking up more often to top it off. On my 5th set of tires, and got credit from Michelin's treadwear warranty on some of those towards new ones.

[gillpecceuservices]

Great video. Thank you for the updates. Aloha.

[BryanEdwardArmijos]

Great video and well presented. Subbed :)

[Yanquetino]

Always great to see you, Lorena —and Calla! I can report that after 5.5 years and 74, 454 miles, the total cost for my Model 3 is: $68, 325.72. The only fuel costs were at Superchargers, as I charge at home from rooftop solar. The battery's capacity has dropped to ~94.35%. I've had the same recalls and repairs as you, but also had to pay to replace my PCS —a hefty expense! I will be spending more soon: 6-month insurance, new tires. I should say, however, that I intend to transition to a different EV and say "¡adiós!" to this Tesla. I wonder if you could guess what I'll be getting (you've reviewed one)…?

[teslarex]

I recommend the Hankook ION summer or All Season. EV specific with foam liner. I have them on my model S. VERY quiet, smooth riding with more responsive turn in. They are very efficient. They are OEM on me Highland model 3

[gokkiyoutube]

Kinda interesting how the 12V battery failed after the warranty hehe