The 7 Hidden Costs of Owning a Tesla in 2024!

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @jhodges7041
    @jhodges7041 8 місяців тому +17

    If you are even interested in buying a tesla the first thing you should do is figure out a way to charge it . i had the charger installed before i ordered my tesla . if any of the fees in this video bothers you then you cant afford a tesla Period. all cars have expenses .

    • @ArthurRondeau-me1sb
      @ArthurRondeau-me1sb 7 місяців тому +1

      I had priced out installing an outlet in my garage for a level 2 outlet. Was quoted $7K to run a new dedicated circuit, install a new box because my garage is detached from my house. Bury the cable and replace my brick pavers, etc. Decided to put everything on hold for awhile to see where Tesla prices go in 6-12 months.

    • @HarveyPVP
      @HarveyPVP 6 місяців тому +1

      Does it end up being cheaper in the long run than a regular gas SUV?

    • @GizmoMaltese
      @GizmoMaltese 6 місяців тому

      @@HarveyPVP No, because of insurance.

    • @YKTraveling
      @YKTraveling 3 місяці тому

      @@ArthurRondeau-me1sb I did mine myself really easy cost me $130 lol

    • @anirtishot
      @anirtishot 2 місяці тому

      @@GizmoMaltesenot necessarily, shop around. State Farm only quoted 34 dollar more from my 2023 Mazda cx5

  • @rubenmoreno407
    @rubenmoreno407 8 місяців тому +17

    You know, it sucks that we have to keep renewing registration each year, you would think that's enough of a rip off to pay for the roads, but no, they tax gas and also charge extra for EVs.

    • @vincentn2786
      @vincentn2786 4 місяці тому

      So all in all, it’s a stupid idea to own an EV car?

    • @nvptx
      @nvptx 11 днів тому

      that is what you vote for in your city and state. in blue states.. deserve all the charges for supporting government social services and open borders.

  • @rubenmoreno407
    @rubenmoreno407 8 місяців тому +14

    Good thing I live in CA so cold weather is not a problem and at my work, they have free charging 🔋😅

    • @DUICE08
      @DUICE08 8 місяців тому +1

      Didn't Cali have a time where electrical uses were based on what the government allowed?

    • @rubenmoreno407
      @rubenmoreno407 8 місяців тому

      @@DUICE08 As long as you pay for it, you can use as much as you want

  • @jessbigboss09
    @jessbigboss09 2 місяці тому +11

    I’m paying 120-140 for 26 gal on my truck every 4 days driving 42 miles a day I’m definitely getting a Tesla now I can charge for free at my place of work

  • @SCTR7
    @SCTR7 8 місяців тому +7

    Nice to see you are still around. You feel off my radar. Very cool and informative video. You deserve more subscribers

    • @Techninjaspeaks
      @Techninjaspeaks  8 місяців тому

      Thanks. Make sure you hit sub and ring bell if you’re not watching they’ll stop serving videos.

  • @E-Klasss
    @E-Klasss 8 місяців тому +7

    Great video and pretty eye opening. I wanted to trade in my paid off Ram and jump to a EV pickup in the future but that seems to be years away for me. It’s crazy how we want to push people to EVs when it’s so expensive to own one.

  • @NinjiaJoeLife
    @NinjiaJoeLife 2 місяці тому +5

    After watching this, I'm good with my 2016 corolla. She can probably serve me for another 8 years for no issue

  • @lomileage
    @lomileage 14 днів тому +1

    Tesla owner here in the Bay Area, California. If you like remote temperature control before you get to the car, getting in the car and drive instantly without warming up the engine, smelling the first whip of the gas exhaust, no oil stain in your driveway, 360 degrees covered dash cam, driving in heavy traffic all the time, teslas may be a good option. But here in the Bay Area we are paying premium for charging both at superchargers and at home unless you have discounts or free charging some where. Owning a Tesla is getting very expensive. And don’t ever trust the advertised range even for a new one. In real world you’ll get 85-90% of that in normal driving.

    • @AC-bz5br
      @AC-bz5br 4 години тому

      First mistake was not leaving CA

  • @hermancm
    @hermancm 6 місяців тому +3

    I wired my own feed to my garage and then I put a new breaker panel and level 2 EVSE in it too but I’ve been doing my own home wiring for decades and I’ve never had a problem and I’ve corrected many wiring mistakes in a few homes I’ve bought too.

  • @SymbianBlack
    @SymbianBlack 8 місяців тому +7

    Rather have gas. I can fill up in literally 1 minute. Cold air actually makes the engine perform better.

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 8 місяців тому +1

      My gas station pumps 1 gallon every 8 seconds. How are you filling the tank in 1 minute ?

    • @SymbianBlack
      @SymbianBlack 8 місяців тому +4

      @@DerekDavis213 your gas station sucks.

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 8 місяців тому

      @@SymbianBlack My sucky gas station is everywhere in America, and fast too.
      I would *never* wait in a long line of cars, then charge the car battery for 30 minutes or longer. Do I look like a sap?

    • @mikemeetstec
      @mikemeetstec Місяць тому

      @@DerekDavis213I think he’s exaggerating. Average time, sounds about right. 3-4 mins for 16 gallons.

  • @snowatom
    @snowatom 8 місяців тому +4

    I also have white seats in my Tesla Model Y, but the blue denim from my Jeans is a huge problem. So I now have seat covers, as denim is impossible to get of. How are your seats holding up, and are you even wearing blue jeans ?

    • @vr4892
      @vr4892 2 місяці тому

      I thought that same thing when I saw the white seats

  • @JeremyToh
    @JeremyToh 8 місяців тому +5

    Great thumbnail. Really caught me interest. 👍

  • @sirjonsmithiii992
    @sirjonsmithiii992 8 місяців тому +8

    Almost got a tesla. But a few friends have one. None of them are perfect when it comes to the whole car (small things are off, but I guess I am old enough to expect everything to match up perfectly when it comes to cars). I ended up with a hybrid.

  • @arrongarcia175
    @arrongarcia175 Місяць тому +1

    I think all these fees even out when you figure in all oil changes and transmission fluid There are 1000’s of moving parts in a combustion engine and transmission. Not to mention all the emissions stuff that goes out on internal combustion engines. I don’t agree charging infrastructure needs a lot of improvement.

  • @leedavis8409
    @leedavis8409 6 місяців тому +3

    I disagree with many of the things you said in this video. Consumers Energy has a rebate where you can get your EV charger for basically free. Also, charging at night is way cheaper than buying gas. Also, if you have to use the Superchargers on a daily basis, then buying an EV is not for you.

    • @anirtishot
      @anirtishot 2 місяці тому +1

      This comment right here is the truth. In my state charging an EV with a plan is 5 cents from 9pm to 5am compared to the peak 11-16 cents

  • @chrismcelroy5193
    @chrismcelroy5193 7 місяців тому +2

    I’m in Florida so the only big deterrent is the insurance. Clean record but this state is a mess with any type of insurance.

  • @johntu7484
    @johntu7484 3 дні тому

    Tesla offers cutting-edge tech, reduced fuel costs, and a unique driving experience, but hidden costs-like charging setup, insurance, tire wear, and taxes-make it expensive. It’s ideal for tech enthusiasts, but not always the cheapest or most practical option.

  • @user-kc9fb7gi9j
    @user-kc9fb7gi9j 3 місяці тому +1

    Also the mesh filter in the front is needs as the AC radiator has a bad design and collects leaves bugs etc, if you don't use a mesh cleaning later of is a lot tougher

  • @RacerX1971
    @RacerX1971 7 місяців тому +14

    $2,300 for tires...no thanks..

    • @jeffhartwig5283
      @jeffhartwig5283 3 місяці тому

      My Ford F350 Superduty CrewCab 4x4 Lariat has Goodyear Trailrunners... about $500 to $600 a piece. Tesla tires around $350 each I believe...

    • @anirtishot
      @anirtishot 2 місяці тому

      I think this maybe an overestimation based on what you get and what you drive

    • @vr4892
      @vr4892 2 місяці тому

      Agreed

  • @m.hreels9822
    @m.hreels9822 8 місяців тому +1

    I was just trying to find a video like this 👍🏻😊

  • @YesCivic-R
    @YesCivic-R Місяць тому

    If average mpg is 25 miles, that .18 cents per mile for $4.5 per gallon. Then insurance is north of $2700 per year, compare to Lexus RX is $1600. Then depreciation is 50% drop in 26 months. So even Hertz lost a few hundred million on EV. Nobody wins except on party.

  • @rwentowski
    @rwentowski 6 місяців тому +5

    EV’s are great. Love my Tesla. However I would not buy electric unless I had a garage and a home charger

    • @fasn279
      @fasn279 3 місяці тому +2

      you wouldn't need a garage to charge, just the charger as they are weather proof?

  • @sakthishrajendran4264
    @sakthishrajendran4264 6 місяців тому +1

    If You want to save money due to gas price , opting for Tesla. Then please don't. If You like the car and technology then go for it. I see lot of people have unrealistic expectations. They compare cost of ownership of Camry or a civic and also compare the ride quality with a Mercedes GLE or a Lexus RX.

  • @namehere4721
    @namehere4721 5 місяців тому +2

    Cold weather is a problem. But I live in California. I’m not spending that much on tires.

    • @plasmahandoku1073
      @plasmahandoku1073 5 місяців тому

      Same with me in Cali, though I do drive like, more than 60-100 miles a day and yea those tires actually do wear out lol.

    • @jeffreynegapatan
      @jeffreynegapatan 2 місяці тому +1

      problem living in CA is electricity is so damn high now too…especially on peak times…

    • @namehere4721
      @namehere4721 2 місяці тому

      I heard California has one nuclear power plant still up and they want to shut it down. It is on a fault line but the ones that were shut down need to be upgraded and brought back up. Then more should be built. The technology has gotten a lot safer and efficient and should be revisited.

  • @_petar
    @_petar 7 місяців тому +1

    Changing tires is the biggest cost, annual oil change can be 200$ but 2000$ tires every year, well that can be troublesome for some people.

    • @jaydubya9265
      @jaydubya9265 6 місяців тому +1

      Main reason Im hesitant bc my wife drives her ice suv like a maniac so I’m reslly scared she will rip in tesla and tear up the tires faster🤣

    • @rwentowski
      @rwentowski 6 місяців тому

      Three years for tires for me

    • @YKTraveling
      @YKTraveling 3 місяці тому

      @@jaydubya9265 there is tires out there for $200 for Tesla lol

    • @div0007
      @div0007 3 місяці тому

      ​@jaydubya9265 haha...I wish your wifey could see this comment😂.

  • @springer-qb4dv
    @springer-qb4dv 6 місяців тому +2

    EVs and especially Teslas are computer on wheels. They are not DIY repairable cars and that's the biggest problem with these throw away appliances. Once battery goes bad or expensive electronics fail out of warranty, it's going to cost you arms and legs. Meanwhile, Cubans are driving their 60+ year old cars everyday. That is difference between DIY repairable gas cars and expensive disposable cars like Teslas. I have 30 year old car and truck, and because they are DIY repairable, they cost way less than any Tesla to maintain and keep on the road.

  • @strongerandwiser2023
    @strongerandwiser2023 6 місяців тому

    I want to know if there is a charge for connectivity in the car (Internet access) ? apps? Updates ? Extras ?

    • @jaydubya9265
      @jaydubya9265 6 місяців тому +2

      From my research it’s 9.99 for the connectivity after a 30 trail. Or you can use your phone’s hotspot but the biggest pro of tesla connect is you can view the car’s cameras front your mobile phone.

  • @Jawhead1991
    @Jawhead1991 16 днів тому

    I live in a country where charging a tesla is free. But you will be charged if your battery is full and you didn't move your car from the charging spot.

    • @Jawhead1991
      @Jawhead1991 16 днів тому

      Sadly I can't afford a Tesla

  • @zenfishbike
    @zenfishbike 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. There's no way I'd ever pay those insurance and tire expenses. And subscription fees to drive my car? HA, no thanks. And registration fees assuming 20-30k miles/yr? That's off base too, the average is closer to 15k and I drive less than 10k/yr. Lastly, oil companies are buying up the charging network and, no doubt, are going to eliminate the cost advantage of an EV over an ICE vehicle. They need to make their rape money somehow, just watch. I'm sticking with my "03 BMW 530i. Runs like a champ, is quiet and smooth, gets 30mpg, tires cost $600, registration costs $120, and full coverage insurance costs $950/yr.

  • @enriquericapa933
    @enriquericapa933 2 місяці тому

    By the time you add all those expenses, timing and inconveniences you are better off getting a V4 vehicle get more for your money.

  • @BooredAtWork
    @BooredAtWork 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video

  • @yyyhj7895
    @yyyhj7895 5 місяців тому

    Why does the tires so expensive?

    • @itsmePassport
      @itsmePassport 4 місяці тому

      Sound suppression and side wall thinker for weight as they all all heavy cars.

  • @bryancendana8536
    @bryancendana8536 2 місяці тому

    thank you!

  • @nghiadinh94
    @nghiadinh94 6 місяців тому +5

    Paying for “fuel” isn’t a hidden cost. You really expect to run a vehicle for free 😂?

  • @Andrew-zx9wx
    @Andrew-zx9wx 8 місяців тому

    Great video and warning for potential EV buyers. Another one for me is depreciation and wildly fluctuating Tesla new car prices (which have somewhat stabilized for now). Caveat Emptor!

  • @altorres2012
    @altorres2012 8 місяців тому +1

    Which

  • @Holtynfuntime
    @Holtynfuntime 3 місяці тому

    13k miles for new tires geez I still have my tires after 6 years and 50 k miles

  • @MichaelMillerJ
    @MichaelMillerJ 6 місяців тому +1

    It didn’t deter me at all, I was paying $120 every 10 days to fill my TRD Tundra with gas. I’m saving a ridiculous amount of money, all things considered.

  • @Hyneji1
    @Hyneji1 5 місяців тому

    Nice video

  • @audieo575
    @audieo575 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for honest review

  • @rd4k04
    @rd4k04 5 місяців тому

    I thought my motorcycle tires were expensive.

  • @Cableman-hr2uu
    @Cableman-hr2uu 6 місяців тому

    when the battery starts to explode or on fire, you will know how much to pay.

  • @tallbrownie8109
    @tallbrownie8109 7 місяців тому

    Cool video dude tires are a money grab holy moly

  • @not4dagames
    @not4dagames 8 місяців тому

    $75-100 per month ?

  • @kbalaz
    @kbalaz 8 місяців тому +1

    I call BS on the tires, particularly the foam inserts making them quieter and increased range. The opposite would be the case as the extra weight in the tires would reduce range, not increase it. Like in the past when they use to say fill your tires with Nitrogen as it can improve mileage. Again, fake marketing because the only reason it would improve mileage "in some" cases because some don't keep their air in their tires at correct inflation because the air will reduce in cold weather by a few psi, thus reducing milage, where as Nitrogen is less susceptible to this, thus improving mileage because they don't under inflate in colder weather. Be interesting to see their stats on how they say the foam improves range, guessing the same concept of a more consistent pressure in the tires.

    • @FortWorthRaised
      @FortWorthRaised 8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, he’s the first person I heard mention the $2300 tire thing. I do understand not to put cheap tires on an EV, but I’ve seen people pay maybe $1000 for all four. He does have bigger wheels though, so that might be an issue too.

    • @Techninjaspeaks
      @Techninjaspeaks  8 місяців тому +2

      Not saying there aren’t other options but non foam vs foam I’ve seen and heard the diff from independent study.

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    @joselindiaz-abreu7810 12 днів тому

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  • @ShariqLatif
    @ShariqLatif 7 місяців тому

    yes I see some 4 $ here and 10 $ there cost and yes tires are expensive a bit - but dont you realize how much u saving on GAS ? and how much less pollution you are creating especially for very congested cities around the world

    • @Techninjaspeaks
      @Techninjaspeaks  7 місяців тому

      I do. But I’m sharing both sides of the coin. 🪙.

  • @bktv4631
    @bktv4631 6 місяців тому

    If I can spend $24+ to charge ev I ma buy Toyota Prius

  • @aaronparker6618
    @aaronparker6618 3 місяці тому +1

    I liked your video till it turned into a commercial.

  • @OrdainedPrepper
    @OrdainedPrepper Місяць тому

    You asked a question at the end of your video - if your presentation has swayed your viewers. I’d say YES if your viewers are ignorant and believed your hit piece on EV’s. While you listed a bunch of items that may be true, you never provided any context by comparison to an alternative. My takeaway from your presentation is “EV’s suck and we should stay with ICE’s forever”. You and I both know that this isn’t true, so if you’re going to report, why not make it fair and balanced?

    • @Techninjaspeaks
      @Techninjaspeaks  Місяць тому

      Definitely not a hit piece. I’ve been driving EV‘s for seven years. The point of the video is talking about the hidden cost of owning a Tesla. I have many videos doing my full experience and reviews of the car which you can actually watch and I give a balance approach, but this video is just talking about hitting costs not a hit piece. Good try though

    • @OrdainedPrepper
      @OrdainedPrepper Місяць тому +1

      @@Techninjaspeaks the “costs” you talk about do not exist in a vacuum. I called this a hit piece because if anyone only watched this video, then the take-away is simple; stay away from EV’s. If that was your goal, then yes, you succeeded. If not, then perhaps some context would be useful.

  • @suryakrishna4662
    @suryakrishna4662 8 місяців тому

    💯💯

  • @jonathangonzalez327
    @jonathangonzalez327 8 місяців тому +1

    Yeah f that. Certainly, the technology isn't good enough today. Maybe in 20 years I'll buy an electric car.

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 8 місяців тому

      Agreed. In 20 years we'll have self driving cars, and 600 or 800 miles of range on one charge.

  • @byrgesen6633
    @byrgesen6633 5 місяців тому

    Stop the music 😊

  • @ultrabrio
    @ultrabrio 6 місяців тому +2

    My model Y is a joke! poor fit and finish! can't open the car door at times! 240$ per month in insurance cost, I am a perfect second driver too over 30, warning can't just call the dealership if you have issues ! wheels get road rash just by looking at them, tires are poor just look at the face, prices change every month so my value goes down not stable company what a joke, I want my money back Tesla

  • @imldn8372
    @imldn8372 8 місяців тому

    Give me some good old organic gas.

  • @LuxOnFiyah
    @LuxOnFiyah 8 місяців тому +1

    Everything about Tesla makes me not want a Tesla. The whole ev market is a bout to save the auto industry, Not the planet.

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 8 місяців тому

      Only 1 percent of cars in America are EV. EV isn't going to save anything. Detroit is doing just fine.

    • @MarkAtherton-bf4pq
      @MarkAtherton-bf4pq 3 місяці тому

      💯

  • @RAK562
    @RAK562 6 місяців тому

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @danaoberlander5754
    @danaoberlander5754 6 місяців тому

    $2300 for freaking for tires .... does that include a spare? The average life of those tires is between 20,000 and 40,000 miles!The cost to charge it ... 37 cents per kwh .... is absolutely insane! I pay 15 cents per kwh on my home electricity and that includes the Oncor delivery charge and I don't own an EV.The cost to replace the battery ... if your lucky that it lasts 5 years is between $10,000 to $20,000. In my opinion ... an EV is nothing but an overpriced clown car .... and you keep getting 🤡 clowned 🤡 with more costs. You couldn't give me one of those POS !

    • @mikaelvellmun7228
      @mikaelvellmun7228 6 місяців тому

      My gas suv on 20s is almost 2k for high end tires.....not everyone drives corollas on.16inch rims with missing hubcaps

    • @Shaverlakecabinwildlife
      @Shaverlakecabinwildlife 6 місяців тому +1

      Battery is rated for much longer than 5 years lol

    • @seanpowell52
      @seanpowell52 6 місяців тому

      my tires have 50,000 mile warranty. was $1,200 for all season, with free tire rotations, patch up’s, or a whole new tire for free if not patchable for the entire length of the tires life. these are also high end tires made specifically for EV’s. and regular cars in my area take tires that are about 1000 dollars so it’s only a little more expensive. i also think it’s deceiving in the video to say the upgraded tire cost (21 inch) and not the regular tire cost.
      i charge it with a standard outlet. when you average off peak and on peak for me it’s about 9 cents. say you are gone 10 hours of the day- that means you can charge for roughly 14 hours in a standard outlet that adds 14 kwh which where i live is the equivalent of 4.733 dollars in gas but 1.26 dollars of energy to charge. and that’s with just a regular old outlet. and i don’t even have to go to a gas station. just simply plug it in. it’s more than enough for me.
      and teslas are known to go past 300k in miles.

  • @fx802
    @fx802 8 місяців тому

    Nice till they explode!
    I'm not a fan of battery vehicles or the cost to keep them going.

  • @Digitalmedia4less
    @Digitalmedia4less 8 місяців тому +36

    My Tips & Tricks to save money is don't get Trick in to buying a Tesla 😂😂😂

    • @cellman1829
      @cellman1829 8 місяців тому +14

      Have you been in one ? You probably say that because you cant afford one. I love my refreshed M3 LR

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 8 місяців тому +9

      @@cellman1829 Yes because you have to be rich to afford a $39,000 Model 3. omg

    • @beatsbymagic2933
      @beatsbymagic2933 7 місяців тому +8

      Used 2022 model 3’s are like $18,000

    • @DerekDavis213
      @DerekDavis213 7 місяців тому +3

      @@beatsbymagic2933 HUGE depreciation when you buy a Tesla. No wonder Tesla is doing badly:
      sales are down
      stock is way down
      15,000 employees were fired
      Optimus is way inferior to Atlas bot

    • @Globalscanningeyes
      @Globalscanningeyes 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@DerekDavis213still more value than a ice car

  • @freedomnotfree737
    @freedomnotfree737 6 місяців тому

    You will see your mistakes once you Buy & Use a Tesla and then you will realize like I did and am having :
    *Specifically when you pay 12K (previous price) to FSD. However, Tesla calls its "driving assistant" feature Autopilot or FSD but says it does not build self-driving vehicles and requires active supervision by the driver. (FSD software still has a lot of stupidity.)
    *And the car won't have internet if you don't pay more $9.99/month then all features will be disabled indefinitely:((Live Traffic Visualization, Satellite View Map, Live Camera Sentry mode & Internet browser & ...!! ))
    And it's also a lot of trouble every time you wait in line to charge your batter!