Here's What a Tesla Model 3 Is Actually Like After 100,000 Miles

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Long-term Tesla Model 3 review after 4 years and 100,000 miles!

0:00 Tesla Model 3 After 100K Miles
0:37 Model 3 Enjoyment
5:49 Model 3 Reliability
8:50 Sponsor (Brilliant)
9:49 Battery Life
11:38 Cost of Ownership

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Even though it’s the slowest Tesla with just a single motor in the back, my Model 3 is still quicker than nearly every other car I come across while driving. I love only driving with one pedal for the majority of the time since the car automatically brakes when I let off the accelerator which not only helps feed energy back into the battery and improve range but it also prevents wear & tear. As much as I love software updates, as an owner I’m at the mercy of Tesla software engineers so the main downside is if a new software update changes things too much for my liking, there’s no way to revert back to the way it was. Autopilot (including automatic steering, accelerating & braking within its lane) have all been invaluable to me over the last few years since I drive way more than the average driver. Tesla Superchargers were one of the biggest reasons I bought a Model 3. That paired with Autopilot has made my Model 3 the best road trip car I’ve ever driven. My Model 3 battery has only lost about 2.2% of estimated range after almost 4 years and 100,000 miles which is incredible. For the same price I paid out of pocket, which was around $50,000, you can actually get a much better Model 3 now that has dual motor all wheel drive and about 50 miles more range than mine. Tesla has some of the safest cars ever made, and I’m a pretty safe driver so my cost for full coverage insurance is $125/month, and Tesla is rolling out their own insurance that is currently in a few states already. My local tire shop has given me free rotations as well so I’ve had good fortune with tires so far. There are certain things that mobile service cannot do, and it’s not uncommon for a Tesla owner like myself to have to travel 3 hours round trip just for service because currently Service centers are not as widespread as Superchargers. I love the Tesla mobile app which is so useful for controlling many aspects of the car and also seeing helpful information such as the current speed and location if someone else is driving the car. the Model 3 charge port door is the most finicky part of the car, and I wondered how well it would hold up over time especially in a climate that gets all 4 seasons like here in Louisville KY. I spent a total of $1,620 for all maintenance and repairs, and over half of that total cost was for an optional 2 year checkup and for something that all cars need at some point (tires). My off-peak electricity rate at home when I charge my car is 7 cents per kWh on average I’ll assume $60/year for Supercharging if I didn’t have free miles. If I didn’t have free Supercharging my total charging cost after 100,000 miles is just over $2,000, and it’s actually less than $1900 in reality. I’m saving about $10,000 every 4 years by avoiding gas and oil. And if I keep my Model 3 for 10 years, that comes to an estimated $25,000 in savings. As you can see, my Model 3’s cost of ownership is really attractive when compared to internal combustion engine vehicles.

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aslye
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Your battery is down 6.8%. Tesla, via a software update, added 15 miles to your car in 2019 to 325. 325 down to 303 is 6.8% degradation. Still an average degradation rate so not bad.

ampedampson
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I feel the same. I have a dual motor. almost 3 years old with 80.000 km. I live in Denmark and have had 2 trips to southend Europe. So smooth - and cheap. Also my best purchase : )

petersjstedt
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I dont want this to come off wrong (for the other reviews I’ve seen) bu this is by far the best review I’ve watched due to the fact you answered many questions that other missed, you’re shear humility & honesty, & the fact that you made every topic relatable. The other reviews I’ve seen have sounded like rich snobs complaining about every little detail when comparing it to other luxury vehicles & the topics they touched on were mostly in regards to things of that nature, which obviously is no real help lol thank you for this, I am now more interested in making the switch than I was before & its all thanks to your quality review 👍🏽

ArchieAerokc
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Excellent video. All three main aspects of owning a Tesla are presented here, no bias.
I am glad I bought a Tesla 50 ... days ago. I really enjoy it with its autopilot, Traffic Awareness and Auto Steer.
I only have near 300 miles on it total. Still learning on how to maximize its range. City driving at speed below 45 miles/hour seem to consume less battery energy than highway driving. the trip's reports are great to monitor this aspect. Blown tire on long trip when I am in no where location is a concern, so I bought a spare tire kit (weighting 50 lbs) to bring on long trip JUST IN CASE. That gives me peace of mind.

nn
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Very good video Andy. Probably one of the clearest and most concise ownership videos I have seen without it being sidetracked with non-important info. I must say this has changed my mind about Tesla ownership and I much appreciate your sharing of your experience over the years

richh
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Excellent review, Andy. I think this is one of your more important video, because it shows how the Tesla is as it "ages". New car reviews are nice, but most cars are nice when they are brand new. The real proof of a car's quality and reliability is when the car has some years and mileage on it. Good work, Andy.

michaeltheresa
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What a great review! Thanks for this helpful info.

AllgoodthingsTv
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It's great you've had such a positive experience with your Tesla. Informative and interesting.

grantcivyt
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Thanks Andy! I watched a lot of your videos before I purchased my first Model 3 in March of 2021. So far I love it and don't regret my purchase at all.

shawnbillings
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Great review. Best car ever! I’m in it for the long haul also with my 2018 (red) LR RWD Model 3. Picked it up April 15, 2018. My last two ICE cars made it for 20 years before I donated one to PAWS Chicago, still looked new, and replaced it with the Model 3. As of yesterday it had a max range of 315 miles so no battery degradation at this point. That said I only have 39, 825 miles on it. Enjoy the ride and keep up the great videos! ❤️

Side note; I’m in the FSD beta program. One of the numerous reasons I got this car was I thought it would be smoothly driving me around the heart of the big city (Chicago) by now. I drove for the rich & famous for 36 years and knew I’d eventually need to be driven around. At age 67 it doesn’t look like I’ll live to experience that… My FSD beta experiences in the big city are anything but stellar. Who knows maybe a big tech jump will happen.

sails
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This is honestly one of the most informative and enjoyable YouTube videos I’ve ever come across

Mbjonesss
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Great review Andy! I got my model 3 six months before you and like you I still absolutely love my car.

JL-xgxb
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I think the barrier to entry for so many people is the very high initial cost when purchasing and EV of any kind. Especially if you are a younger person like myself in their early 20s where any vehicle above 10-15k is extremely unreasonable.

eriknelson
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Really good content, well thought out, practical, and just well laid out - enjoyment, reliability and cost. Thanks Andy!!

guiseppehammer
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Awesome Andy! I saw your first review. Your Tesla looks just as good as you do now. How is that possible? Love your review. You answer the most techy questions and deliver fairly what is a strength and what should be improved - something only a long term user, preferably in hot and cold climate, is able to answer. Priceless! I still have quite a few years of happy and busy life ahead of me, but I still fear (a bit) that your Tesla might outlive me. Looking forward to your next review. I give you a 10/10 as a review of your reviews! Cheers!

MrArcheopteryx
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That was by far the best 19 minutes I've spent on youtube in my life!

cxmhny
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Never thought i would see a 100k review for at least for a few years. I don't own a Tesla but want one in the near future so this answers a lot of questions about used car ownership

Birmingham_racing
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I bought a 2018 Model 3 LR AWD in early 2019. My real-world range on a full charge has been more like 265 miles. During winter, that is more like 210. Like the person in the video though, I've not seen any appreciable degradation from charge/discharge cycles. I've seen some other issues like my rear right tail light fogging up occasionally, something even my 28 year old Toyota doesn't do despite Tesla claiming that is normal. There is speaker grille in the front left that squeaks during driving. The control arms are starting to groan. There were multiple flaws in the paint such as debris trapped under it on the driver door and the rear right quarter panel not having had enough paint applied to it. They managed to dent the chrome trim above the driver door before delivery. The rear right passenger door is misaligned. The phone key feature is unreliable and will eventually leave you stranded if you don't keep a backup key card on you. The driver side window doesn't auto-up correctly. It goes up a couple inches and then back down, a process which repeats a variable number of times until eventually it goes up as expected.

It's a misconception that these cars are heavy compared to gas cars, but the high torque does lead to quicker wear. My first set of tires wore out at about 25K miles, and from what I gather that is ballpark for what a lot of people tend to get. Those original tires had a tread wear life of 500 iirc.

Service isn't that convenient if you don't live somewhere with a service center, and that is a problem since these things seem to almost universally have issues. The build quality in general is just not great and is more like what I'd expect from a $25K econobox than a $50K luxury sedan. I still like the car, but it makes me worry for the long term.

Tbird
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Thanks Andy - this is a fantastic breakdown of the real cost of owning a Model3 over a longer period of time. Awesome, subscribed!

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