Thanks for your info. I got a Model 3 Performance in June, my wife, who hates Teslas and Elon ordered a Corolla Cross at the same time. She’d never driven my Tesla, just passenger. 3 weeks ago the Corolla delivery was still months away, she found a 2022 model Y for the same price as the Corolla, she cancelled the Corolla and bought the Tesla. She can’t stop raving about it. Truly, these cars are awesome. Never going back to ICE.
Lol, my brother in law is a Tesla hater. Let him borrow my MYLR for 2 days w FSD & how he is ordering one w my referral. Mh sister says he can't stop raving about FSD & tells everyone he meets to get a Tesla.
Another great update, thank you. Also, all the savings on oil changes, transmission flush, and anything else that comes with owning a gas car. There are tons of things that could go wrong, which is a lot of money. I own 2 Teslas, and one gas sports car. I'm happy with driving an EV daily, just on the gas savings and how quick I can get around in it. Love it...and will always daily drive an EV.
I have a Model Y…. But I also have a V8 truck. 400 miles on a 36 gallon tank would cost $46,375 to pay for 125,000 miles…. My Model Y will cost about $7500 for the same amount of miles at $0.23 per KWH in CA.
For a dual motor, that's a superb efficiency and your 3 looks great. I remember getting my LR in 2018 but I've upgraded to a Y now. Thanks for sharing your journey with your 3 and it's great to see how it's evolved.
Thanks for the information. Good to know that you’re enjoying your Tesla and it’s driving well. I also have a 2022 Tesla Model 3 AWD. It’s been exceptional so far. I’ve put in several thousand miles. I’m now up to 113328 now and it’s still going strong with about 10% battery degradation. I’m happy with it so far.
Great info. i just bought my wife a 2025 Y LR. picked up on Halloween day. Were both loving it and i like the 0% loan. I need a truck for work and want a cybertruck so bad but i cant justify the 1200$ payment with minimal $ down. ill probably get one in next 2 years depending on investment performance. I always set my charging at home to 15/20 amps based on overnight charging time. Cant wait for FSD V13 to be wide released. V12 has been pretty impressive.
225 wh/mi is excellent. Got efficiency tips from your last 100k VID. Chill mode, max regen, taking it easy on speed, climate. I'm managing 250 wh/mi on my 23 MYLR. Long way to go. Thanks for sharing 👍
I own a blue 2018 model 3 RWD. Bought it at 75k mi and I'm about to roll over 100k. I've been tempted to trade it in for a model Y (another kid on the way and somewhat my wife's request) but I just can't bring myself to do it. Model 3 has all the space we actually need, and it looks so damn good! I also prefer the Chrome over the black trim in the overall looks of the model 3 versus the Y. I'm hoping for continued use of this car for another hundred thousand miles or so! It's a pleasure to drive, and incredibly convenient. I have had two maintenance issues since I bought it. Super bottle replacement which was $700, and the trim underneath gave out, replace that myself for about $50. The super bottle was redesigned shortly after the 2018 to be more reliable and efficient, and they did put the upgraded model in mine. I'll be tuned in looking for your next update! Thanks!
The finish on your model three looks absolutely amazing, looks like brand new actually. Any secrets on how you keep the car looking so good, clear, vinyl wrap, waxed annually, clearcoat? Also, was wondering what kind of insurance you have, whether it’s Tesla or some other major insurance company. The cost of insuring Tesla vehicles can be pricey compared to a comparable ice vehicle.
Thank you, I do think it has held up very well. I have not done anything special to keep it looking nice. The only thing I have done is used some touch-up paint on a few of the bigger dings from rocks and such, and just try to be good to the car. This may sound strange, but I do believe that driving at more reasonable speeds keeps the paint in better condition. It will lower the speed in which debris impacts the car. Just a theory. :-) But don't be fooled too much, it does have some minor dings and such, I just don't get close enough with the camera for you to see them. :-) I almost added a section on Insurance costs, but decided against it. I have used Progressive, Liberty, and currently Kentucky Farm Bureau. My rates have been pretty reasonable overall, but I have switched a couple times when the rates go up too much. My best advice is to get LOTS of quotes and select the best deal. Get at least 3. I always quote all Vehicles & Home insurance for the best rate. My current KFB insurance was actually the 2nd best price this past time, but it was still good and I thought it might have better customer service compared to the least expensive one I found. I assume being a late 50's male I might get more favorable rates, but I have no actual facts to back up that statement. :-)
2018 BMW M3 gets 17 mpg combined. Many higher end cars require premium gas, and have much higher maintenance costs. So, when you estimated 30 mpg and $3.50/gal, you were really doing them quite a favor. $4/gal and 17 mpg means driving 100K miles costs $23,529. 300K miles would be $70,588. It’s realistic to get 400K miles out of that car, so, more than $94K in gasoline to drive a 2018 BMW M3 400K miles. Said another way, you could buy a brand new 2024 Tesla M 3 P and drive it an additional 400K miles, plus the original 400K miles on the Tesla M 3, and still come out ahead, by a lot. Let’s not forget about ICE maintenance costs like oil changes, transmissions, fuel pumps, head gaskets, water pumps, timing belts, air filters, etcetera etcetera that would have to be done along the way. There is no comparison.
Yes it’s true m. I replaced my 4Runner with Tesla. I had driven my 4Runner for 7 years and 115k miles. It got only 18 miles per galon so gas cost was almost $24k over 115k miles. It was the main reason to switch to Tesla. So far no regrets
The difference between a kilowatt (kW) and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) is quite significant: Kilowatt (kW): This is a unit of power. It measures the rate at which energy is used or produced. One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts. For example, if you have a 1 kW appliance, it uses 1,000 watts of power to operate. Kilowatt-hour (kWh): This is a unit of energy. It measures the amount of energy consumed or produced over time. One kilowatt-hour is the amount of energy used when a 1 kW appliance runs for one hour. For instance, if you use a 1 kW appliance for two hours, it would consume 2 kWh of energy. In short, kilowatt tells you how much power an appliance uses, while kilowatt-hour tells you how much energy it uses over time.
Yes, I think that is probably a good way to do it. But I do wonder if that really helps battery life or not. I have read it creates less heat in the batteries while charging and therefore extends the life of the batteries.
Thanks for the update. You must drive pretty sedately to achieve that tire wear. I got 20k miles out of my Michelin MXM4 tires that came on my 23 M3. I may get slightly more out of the Michelin PS4 AS tires I replaced them with because they come with full tread depth.
Yes, I have noticed the tread depth on the standard tires is fairly low at 8/32nds of an inch. But I mostly drive it very easy. Corney Joke: Question: How do you get a tissue to dance? Answer: You put a little boogie in in it! I do like a very smooth ride. Except when I put a little boogie in it! :-)
@edfessler it's a minor thing. You might also check out the difference between an inverter and a rectifier. It could be that Tesla combines both functions in one module and calls it an inverter. Only EE nerds would know the difference.
Although I don’t doubt the numbers, my experience is quite different. After 105K miles, a contractor went bad and could no longer supercharge. This has been a road trip car with hundreds of supercharging sessions. Obviously most has been high speed highway driving. It was a $700 repair. On a recent 1100 mile trip in the Model Y, the average was about little under 9 cents per mile. The Model 3 still has around 270-280 miles of range. You can see I’m not obsessed but aware of how the car is doing.
Yes, if you are supercharging most of the time, I would expect you would be 3 to 4 times more on the electricity cost. Bummer on the contactor you had to fix, but it sounds like other than that the car is working out pretty well for you.
Many sites list 200,000 as average life expectancy. However iseecars looked at actual data and came up with 115,000 or 11.8 years. Teslas have the engine, battery, aluminum that should offer high salvage value.
If I had an inverter go out and could only charge at 32 amps I would just go with it until the next one went out as well. I have a 2019 with 80k miles on it, zero issues so far except the 12v battery went out. Got it replaced for $116. They came to my house and did it for me at that price.
interesting the maintenance done doesnt seem outrageous it would be interesting to compare the average cost across brands and model. also an important thing to note is that none of this maintenance was critically needed for the car to function which is a positive.
@edfessler it's normal to feel some play in components at this mialage, you really notice it when driving back to back with a new car same make and model.
$94+K in gas alone to drive a comparable BMW M 3 with premium gas for 400K miles. That doesn’t include any other maintenance. Same distance in a Tesla M 3 is about $9K in electricity, or 10X less. My electricity overnight rate is $0.033/KWh. Also, solar panels makes is darn close to free. So for me to go 400K miles, at $0.033 would cost about $3K without solar. We got solar years ago…🤩☀️
Having a similar issue with my Tesla-my PCS (Power Conversion System) is malfunctioning, reducing charging amperage and causing charging issues. Tesla is denying warranty coverage, even though the PCS is located in the battery pack and directly impacts charging. Seems like it should be covered under the battery warranty. Frustrating experience so far! Tesla said if we do not fix it and the battery does go out then they would void the battery warranty altogether.
Yes, they would not cover it under warranty for me either. Mine was close to the end of the power train and battry warranty anyway, but they never mentioned the battery warranty being at risk if I did not fix it.
I drive mine very easy most of the time, that is why my tires last so long. I only gun it once in a while. I'm guessing you are a little heavier on the foot than I am. 😀
Great video!! Our 2018 M3 is at 90k and going. Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the inverters are covered under the battery warranty. You must have been over the mileage??
It's actually worse for a gasoline car than a straight-forward calculation based on miles driven and mpg. A straight-forward calculation based on miles/per kWh can be made with an EV but not as easy for an ICE. An ICE vehicle has to idle whereas an EV does not. So, a more realistic calculation for an Ice vehicle would have to include stop-n-go traffic jams, those 10-minute cold morning warmups, and all the gas consumed at every stop light and stop sign.
Very cool! The Prius is a great Hybrid car for sure. I had a 2006 Prius and had a lifetime 53.5 mpg and I drove it over 300K miles. It was a great car but I really wanted to get away from using any gas, so that is when I bought my Model 3.
It is weird that Tesla would not cycle through those charging components to spread wear and tear evenly. I can only guess that they do but avoid messaging the owner if they discover a faulty one to prevent repairs under warranty?
Your cost per kilowatt is very low, not sure what state you are in but here in California, the cost is more like triple your cost, conversely, the cost of gas is about $1 more per gallon. We waited in line to get our 2018 M3, and now has 110,000 miles with no major expenses, knock on wood. Our car is number 10,400, I’m curious what number your car is?
I live in Kentucky. When I was visiting Kauai in Hawaii I was told electricity is 40 cents per kilowatt hour! I thought that was super high. The person I was staying with did not have an air conditioner. She said electricity was too expensive to operate one. I purchased my car in October of 2018. My number is in the low 90,000's . So you got your car way before I did. Congratulations on your M3!
You should look at your electric meter while the car is charging. (assuming you’re using very little energy in the rest of your house at the time). Those kW are going to be considerably higher (perhaps 20% higher) than what Tesla shows on their trip meter. Tesla’s Wh/mile does not include all the energy losses for AC to DC charging, and other losses for systems other than propelling the car forward. Their numbers are optimistic and disingenuous. BTW, I’m paying at least three times your energy costs in New England.
I actually looked at this when the car was newer. I do not remember specific numbers, but I looked at the kilowatt hours from the meter compared to what the car said was used and the miles travelled. I don't think it was that inefficient. I have not looked at it lately, but I will try to run another test sometime soon to check it out.
@ I’d be very interested to hear your results. I believe that it’s been well established that there’s a ~10% loss between wall and battery (AC to DC charging losses). Also, if you look at your Tesla app charging stats and compare those to the trip meter on the car itself you can readily see losses between the battery and the wheels. For me that’s another ~10%. I believe you should use the value of the kilowatts from your meter in the same way you measure the number of gallons of gasoline you’re purchasing from the pump in order to determine your true efficiency.
@@jpburlock Dude, I live in new England and pay $.29 per kilowatt hour. That rate goes up further in the winter. Gasoline currently is $2.90 per gallon or less. Let’s say I get 3.5mi/kWh, that would be 12mi/dollar. So $2.90 would drive me about 35 miles. That’s similar to an efficient ICE car. My range is up to 40% less in the cold winter weather.
@jpburlock At 10 cents per kilowatt hour you are absolutely right! But we just like experimenting with the efficiency of it, and understanding the outstanding job Tesla accomplished with the car.
10 cents per KWH,,, not KW... I know you meant to say KWH... 10 cents is the average in The United States although there are areas that are higher.. I think maybe around 16 cents may be about the highest we have..
So have you had any battery degradation? . I woukd be surprised that you would not loose about 20 percent at 200k . I think we will discover allot when many of these evs are a decade old and really see how they are holding up . Still very good for a new form of transport getting past 100k as you suggested in the past getting to ac100 k was rare . I also think tesla had problems with around your model year with yhe electric drive motors where coolant leaked into them . Not sure if you still have the potential for that defect ?
My battery degradation has been pretty reasonable so far, as I explained in my video. I have not had any electric motor problems, and I really have not heard of anyone else having that type of issue. I have read that the Tesla Model 3 should have about 15% battery degradation after 200K miles according to Tesla. But even 20% as you suggested would not be too bad. We will see how it goes. :-)
Yes, thank you for all your information. I am 76 years old now and purchased my Model Y LR last August 2023 - So have the vehicle for a little over a year now - has 2000 miles on it. I only drive the vehicle around town and have the 220 volt outlet for home charging. I don't do any fast expressways or do long trips. Enjoy the vehicle very much and all the features. Hopefully this vehicle will last me the rest of my lifetime of driving. So my Tesla journey begins. I still do have an older ICE vehicle for doing real bad weather or dirty jobs. Note: there are allot of people that hate Elon and Tesla because of this man joining up with Trump and what may happen the next 4 years. I do not like Elon the man either now, but I do like the vehicle and its Features - I will not sell this vehicle. Thanks for the video. Take care.
Bogus analysis. The cheapest price for electricity in the U.S. is 12 cents per kWh. You used 10 cents. The national AVERAGE price for gasoline is $3.02. You used $3.50. So you used a gas price above the national average and an electricity price below the cheapest in the U.S. What else are you fudging? Did you use the efficiency in miles per kWh that the car reports or did you actually measure how many kWh you actually put in? You do know that there is a difference, don't you? The car doesn't count the efficiency loss in charging, that's usually about 5%. Did you use the actual measured range or what the car reports? The actual range of a Tesla on the highway at a steady 70 mph has been shown to be 80% of what Tesla claims. That's one of the things that the U.S. Justice Department is currently investigating Tesla for - a rigged range algorithm - look up "Justice department investigating Tesla for inflated range claims".
I can understand your feelings on Elon. Even my opinion on him has shifted over the years. However, there are currently over 120,000 hardworking Tesla employees, and countless others that have made major contributions to the brand over the years. I also have a very high opinion of Nikola Tesla who the company is named after. The fact is the company makes the best electric cars and supercharger systems, and that is all I care about. I would like to send a big THANK YOU to all the current and former Tesla employees that have worked so hard to create a great car.
This dude is one of those misers who makes life miserable for everybody around him. Can’t imagine being one of his family members. People don’t be penny pincher. Just work hard and make more money and live a comfortable life
A neighbour of mine has a Tesla model S with 400,000 miles. He’s travelled throughout Europe, loves it.
Thanks for your info. I got a Model 3 Performance in June, my wife, who hates Teslas and Elon ordered a Corolla Cross at the same time. She’d never driven my Tesla, just passenger. 3 weeks ago the Corolla delivery was still months away, she found a 2022 model Y for the same price as the Corolla, she cancelled the Corolla and bought the Tesla. She can’t stop raving about it. Truly, these cars are awesome. Never going back to ICE.
I agree. I will never go back to a gas car either. I love driving electric.
Lol, my brother in law is a Tesla hater. Let him borrow my MYLR for 2 days w FSD & how he is ordering one w my referral. Mh sister says he can't stop raving about FSD & tells everyone he meets to get a Tesla.
Congratulations on both of your's, a d your wife's purchases.
I think one can't go wrong if one buys a Tesla - ignoring whatever musk says or does.
Getting a new 25 model 3 this month very excited my first EV
If you can charge at home, you're gonna love it. They are really fun to drive and the tech is awesome too.
@@Ryan-ff2db I’m planning to only supercharge it, wish me luck. 😅
I love how UA-cam remembered I watched the 100K updated and didn't want me to miss out.
That's not all they remember.
Another great update, thank you. Also, all the savings on oil changes, transmission flush, and anything else that comes with owning a gas car. There are tons of things that could go wrong, which is a lot of money. I own 2 Teslas, and one gas sports car. I'm happy with driving an EV daily, just on the gas savings and how quick I can get around in it. Love it...and will always daily drive an EV.
I have a Model Y…. But I also have a V8 truck. 400 miles on a 36 gallon tank would cost $46,375 to pay for 125,000 miles…. My Model Y will cost about $7500 for the same amount of miles at $0.23 per KWH in CA.
For a dual motor, that's a superb efficiency and your 3 looks great. I remember getting my LR in 2018 but I've upgraded to a Y now. Thanks for sharing your journey with your 3 and it's great to see how it's evolved.
Thanks for the information. Good to know that you’re enjoying your Tesla and it’s driving well. I also have a 2022 Tesla Model 3 AWD. It’s been exceptional so far. I’ve put in several thousand miles. I’m now up to 113328 now and it’s still going strong with about 10% battery degradation. I’m happy with it so far.
Best update so far is chime on green light.
Great info. i just bought my wife a 2025 Y LR. picked up on Halloween day. Were both loving it and i like the 0% loan. I need a truck for work and want a cybertruck so bad but i cant justify the 1200$ payment with minimal $ down. ill probably get one in next 2 years depending on investment performance.
I always set my charging at home to 15/20 amps based on overnight charging time. Cant wait for FSD V13 to be wide released. V12 has been pretty impressive.
61k miles for a set of tires is really dang good esp for teslas, great video!
Sound like it pretty much bullet proof you can't ask more than that congratulation.
225 wh/mi is excellent. Got efficiency tips from your last 100k VID. Chill mode, max regen, taking it easy on speed, climate. I'm managing 250 wh/mi on my 23 MYLR. Long way to go. Thanks for sharing 👍
You are very welcome!
I own a blue 2018 model 3 RWD. Bought it at 75k mi and I'm about to roll over 100k. I've been tempted to trade it in for a model Y (another kid on the way and somewhat my wife's request) but I just can't bring myself to do it. Model 3 has all the space we actually need, and it looks so damn good! I also prefer the Chrome over the black trim in the overall looks of the model 3 versus the Y. I'm hoping for continued use of this car for another hundred thousand miles or so! It's a pleasure to drive, and incredibly convenient.
I have had two maintenance issues since I bought it. Super bottle replacement which was $700, and the trim underneath gave out, replace that myself for about $50. The super bottle was redesigned shortly after the 2018 to be more reliable and efficient, and they did put the upgraded model in mine.
I'll be tuned in looking for your next update! Thanks!
Super bottle?
@@deej628I just had to Google it, and: “Combining two pumps, one heat exchanger, and one coolant valve in one cleverly-designed bottle”
@@deej628 Its the bottle that handles coolant flow to various parts of the car simultaneously
@@tabbott429 interesting. First time hearing of it thank you.
Thanks for the insight. I have only 5,344 on my 2023 Model Y. Long way to go!
The finish on your model three looks absolutely amazing, looks like brand new actually. Any secrets on how you keep the car looking so good, clear, vinyl wrap, waxed annually, clearcoat? Also, was wondering what kind of insurance you have, whether it’s Tesla or some other major insurance company. The cost of insuring Tesla vehicles can be pricey compared to a comparable ice vehicle.
Ooh, ditto on this sentiment. It looked incredible in the 100k video too- vibrant & shiny!
Thank you, I do think it has held up very well. I have not done anything special to keep it looking nice. The only thing I have done is used some touch-up paint on a few of the bigger dings from rocks and such, and just try to be good to the car. This may sound strange, but I do believe that driving at more reasonable speeds keeps the paint in better condition. It will lower the speed in which debris impacts the car. Just a theory. :-)
But don't be fooled too much, it does have some minor dings and such, I just don't get close enough with the camera for you to see them. :-)
I almost added a section on Insurance costs, but decided against it. I have used Progressive, Liberty, and currently Kentucky Farm Bureau. My rates have been pretty reasonable overall, but I have switched a couple times when the rates go up too much. My best advice is to get LOTS of quotes and select the best deal. Get at least 3. I always quote all Vehicles & Home insurance for the best rate. My current KFB insurance was actually the 2nd best price this past time, but it was still good and I thought it might have better customer service compared to the least expensive one I found. I assume being a late 50's male I might get more favorable rates, but I have no actual facts to back up that statement. :-)
I prefer the chrome trim to the black trim that seems to be the current popular style in cars.
Great video, Thanks for taking the time.
2018 BMW M3 gets 17 mpg combined. Many higher end cars require premium gas, and have much higher maintenance costs. So, when you estimated 30 mpg and $3.50/gal, you were really doing them quite a favor. $4/gal and 17 mpg means driving 100K miles costs $23,529. 300K miles would be $70,588. It’s realistic to get 400K miles out of that car, so, more than $94K in gasoline to drive a 2018 BMW M3 400K miles. Said another way, you could buy a brand new 2024 Tesla M 3 P and drive it an additional 400K miles, plus the original 400K miles on the Tesla M 3, and still come out ahead, by a lot. Let’s not forget about ICE maintenance costs like oil changes, transmissions, fuel pumps, head gaskets, water pumps, timing belts, air filters, etcetera etcetera that would have to be done along the way. There is no comparison.
Yes it’s true m. I replaced my 4Runner with Tesla. I had driven my 4Runner for 7 years and 115k miles. It got only 18 miles per galon so gas cost was almost $24k over 115k miles. It was the main reason to switch to Tesla. So far no regrets
The difference between a kilowatt (kW) and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) is quite significant:
Kilowatt (kW): This is a unit of power. It measures the rate at which energy is used or produced. One kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts. For example, if you have a 1 kW appliance, it uses 1,000 watts of power to operate.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh): This is a unit of energy. It measures the amount of energy consumed or produced over time. One kilowatt-hour is the amount of energy used when a 1 kW appliance runs for one hour. For instance, if you use a 1 kW appliance for two hours, it would consume 2 kWh of energy.
In short, kilowatt tells you how much power an appliance uses, while kilowatt-hour tells you how much energy it uses over time.
I charge at 10 amps at home and uber part time, no issues. Just have to plan a little in advance.
Yes, I think that is probably a good way to do it. But I do wonder if that really helps battery life or not. I have read it creates less heat in the batteries while charging and therefore extends the life of the batteries.
Thanks for the update. You must drive pretty sedately to achieve that tire wear. I got 20k miles out of my Michelin MXM4 tires that came on my 23 M3. I may get slightly more out of the Michelin PS4 AS tires I replaced them with because they come with full tread depth.
Yes, I have noticed the tread depth on the standard tires is fairly low at 8/32nds of an inch. But I mostly drive it very easy.
Corney Joke:
Question: How do you get a tissue to dance?
Answer: You put a little boogie in in it!
I do like a very smooth ride. Except when I put a little boogie in it! :-)
thank you for the information
You are welcome!
Great video. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the update. The only thing I would suggest is to use Kilowatt hours in place of Kilowatts. I'm sure you know the difference. :)
Thank you. And yes, that has been pointed out to me, and rightfully so. :-)
@edfessler it's a minor thing. You might also check out the difference between an inverter and a rectifier. It could be that Tesla combines both functions in one module and calls it an inverter. Only EE nerds would know the difference.
@@AllenTweed Ah, yes. I had to look it up, but it makes sense. What went out may actually be called a rectifier. Thanks for the information!
Although I don’t doubt the numbers, my experience is quite different. After 105K miles, a contractor went bad and could no longer supercharge. This has been a road trip car with hundreds of supercharging sessions. Obviously most has been high speed highway driving. It was a $700 repair. On a recent 1100 mile trip in the Model Y, the average was about little under 9 cents per mile. The Model 3 still has around 270-280 miles of range. You can see I’m not obsessed but aware of how the car is doing.
Yes, if you are supercharging most of the time, I would expect you would be 3 to 4 times more on the electricity cost. Bummer on the contactor you had to fix, but it sounds like other than that the car is working out pretty well for you.
Awesome video man! Thanks for the info. Hope my model y lasts 400k miles!
Many sites list 200,000 as average life expectancy. However iseecars looked at actual data and came up with 115,000 or 11.8 years. Teslas have the engine, battery, aluminum that should offer high salvage value.
If I had an inverter go out and could only charge at 32 amps I would just go with it until the next one went out as well. I have a 2019 with 80k miles on it, zero issues so far except the 12v battery went out. Got it replaced for $116. They came to my house and did it for me at that price.
Good deal!
I only charge 10 amps 240v, still fine. But if all 3 go down you can still use supercharger?
@@freetrailer4poor Yes, inverters turn AC to DC, superchargers are DC so you don't need an inverter.
I just had the transmission rebuilt on my 2003 F250 with a 7.3L diesel for $3900.
Yeah, transmission repairs are not cheap!
interesting the maintenance done doesnt seem outrageous it would be interesting to compare the average cost across brands and model. also an important thing to note is that none of this maintenance was critically needed for the car to function which is a positive.
113k miles on ours, still great car but everything is starting to feel loose, especially the seat.
Interesting. My seat still feels very solid.
@edfessler it's normal to feel some play in components at this mialage, you really notice it when driving back to back with a new car same make and model.
$94+K in gas alone to drive a comparable BMW M 3 with premium gas for 400K miles. That doesn’t include any other maintenance. Same distance in a Tesla M 3 is about $9K in electricity, or 10X less. My electricity overnight rate is $0.033/KWh. Also, solar panels makes is darn close to free. So for me to go 400K miles, at $0.033 would cost about $3K without solar. We got solar years ago…🤩☀️
Awesome!
More like 20MPG for a AWD ICE car with Premium at 4.50 a gallon, about $30,000
Having a similar issue with my Tesla-my PCS (Power Conversion System) is malfunctioning, reducing charging amperage and causing charging issues. Tesla is denying warranty coverage, even though the PCS is located in the battery pack and directly impacts charging. Seems like it should be covered under the battery warranty. Frustrating experience so far! Tesla said if we do not fix it and the battery does go out then they would void the battery warranty altogether.
Yes, they would not cover it under warranty for me either. Mine was close to the end of the power train and battry warranty anyway, but they never mentioned the battery warranty being at risk if I did not fix it.
😊I charge mine once a week from my battery storage solar, that’s in the UK , do you have solar ?😊
I do have solar, but I do not have any batteries on the solar. I talk about that in my previous 100,000 mile video.
Wow! Now at $160 per 100ah , it’s a no brainier guy 😊😉👍
For some perspective. Only 1.2 percent of all the cars in the US make it to 200,000 and only .03 will make it to 300,000.
I did not know that. Thanks for the info! 😁
You got 64k miles out of the stock tires? I only got 30k out of mine and 42k out of the second set. That is nuts.
I drive mine very easy most of the time, that is why my tires last so long. I only gun it once in a while. I'm guessing you are a little heavier on the foot than I am. 😀
Same here 62k out of the first set. Rotate them myself and drive similar to ed. With great power comes great tire responsibility.😇
@@MBen-f2b LOL
Depreciation comparison?
Great video!! Our 2018 M3 is at 90k and going. Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure the inverters are covered under the battery warranty. You must have been over the mileage??
It happened at 109K miles. Unfortunately they told me it was not covered under the battery warranty. 😞
It's actually worse for a gasoline car than a straight-forward calculation based on miles driven and mpg. A straight-forward calculation based on miles/per kWh can be made with an EV but not as easy for an ICE. An ICE vehicle has to idle whereas an EV does not. So, a more realistic calculation for an Ice vehicle would have to include stop-n-go traffic jams, those 10-minute cold morning warmups, and all the gas consumed at every stop light and stop sign.
my 2k7 prius gets 50mpg x 10g = 500mpt
at cali costco 91oct gas is abt $4.2g so around $39 per tank
125k miles would cost me abt $9,750
Very cool! The Prius is a great Hybrid car for sure. I had a 2006 Prius and had a lifetime 53.5 mpg and I drove it over 300K miles. It was a great car but I really wanted to get away from using any gas, so that is when I bought my Model 3.
It is weird that Tesla would not cycle through those charging components to spread wear and tear evenly. I can only guess that they do but avoid messaging the owner if they discover a faulty one to prevent repairs under warranty?
I would not even want to speculate on that question. Hopefully they would be honest and straightforward on known warranty issues.
How many watt hours per mile?
The car has used 225 watt hours per mile lifetime.
Power comes in the units watts
Energy comes in the units watt hours.
Big mistakes in units have been made in this video
Your cost per kilowatt is very low, not sure what state you are in but here in California, the cost is more like triple your cost, conversely, the cost of gas is about $1 more per gallon.
We waited in line to get our 2018 M3, and now has 110,000 miles with no major expenses, knock on wood. Our car is number 10,400, I’m curious what number your car is?
I live in Kentucky. When I was visiting Kauai in Hawaii I was told electricity is 40 cents per kilowatt hour! I thought that was super high. The person I was staying with did not have an air conditioner. She said electricity was too expensive to operate one.
I purchased my car in October of 2018. My number is in the low 90,000's . So you got your car way before I did.
Congratulations on your M3!
You should look at your electric meter while the car is charging. (assuming you’re using very little energy in the rest of your house at the time). Those kW are going to be considerably higher (perhaps 20% higher) than what Tesla shows on their trip meter. Tesla’s Wh/mile does not include all the energy losses for AC to DC charging, and other losses for systems other than propelling the car forward. Their numbers are optimistic and disingenuous. BTW, I’m paying at least three times your energy costs in New England.
I actually looked at this when the car was newer. I do not remember specific numbers, but I looked at the kilowatt hours from the meter compared to what the car said was used and the miles travelled. I don't think it was that inefficient. I have not looked at it lately, but I will try to run another test sometime soon to check it out.
@ I’d be very interested to hear your results. I believe that it’s been well established that there’s a ~10% loss between wall and battery (AC to DC charging losses). Also, if you look at your Tesla app charging stats and compare those to the trip meter on the car itself you can readily see losses between the battery and the wheels. For me that’s another ~10%.
I believe you should use the value of the kilowatts from your meter in the same way you measure the number of gallons of gasoline you’re purchasing from the pump in order to determine your true efficiency.
Dude it's so darn cheap to drive a Tesla and charge at home it doesn't even register.
@@jpburlock Dude, I live in new England and pay $.29 per kilowatt hour. That rate goes up further in the winter. Gasoline currently is $2.90 per gallon or less. Let’s say I get 3.5mi/kWh, that would be 12mi/dollar. So $2.90 would drive me about 35 miles. That’s similar to an efficient ICE car. My range is up to 40% less in the cold winter weather.
@jpburlock
At 10 cents per kilowatt hour you are absolutely right! But we just like experimenting with the efficiency of it, and understanding the outstanding job Tesla accomplished with the car.
10 cents per KWH,,, not KW... I know you meant to say KWH... 10 cents is the average in The United States although there are areas that are higher.. I think maybe around 16 cents may be about the highest we have..
0:02 It actually turns out his cat is called Tesla Model 3 and it has done 125000 miles in his life
LOL!
Yes, he is a super cat! :-)
So have you had any battery degradation? . I woukd be surprised that you would not loose about 20 percent at 200k . I think we will discover allot when many of these evs are a decade old and really see how they are holding up . Still very good for a new form of transport getting past 100k as you suggested in the past getting to ac100 k was rare . I also think tesla had problems with around your model year with yhe electric drive motors where coolant leaked into them . Not sure if you still have the potential for that defect ?
My battery degradation has been pretty reasonable so far, as I explained in my video. I have not had any electric motor problems, and I really have not heard of anyone else having that type of issue. I have read that the Tesla Model 3 should have about 15% battery degradation after 200K miles according to Tesla. But even 20% as you suggested would not be too bad. We will see how it goes. :-)
Kilowatt-hours, not Kilowatt
Yes, you are correct. :-)
kilowatt-hour us an entirely different unit than kilowatt.
Yes, my mistake. But you get the idea. :-)
225 wh per mile
Kilo Watt hours not kiloWatts.
Oops. Yes, you are correct! I need to have to check my videos before I release them in the future! LOL
Yes, thank you for all your information. I am 76 years old now and purchased my Model Y LR last August 2023 - So have the vehicle for a little over a year now - has 2000 miles on it.
I only drive the vehicle around town and have the 220 volt outlet for home charging. I don't do any fast expressways or do long trips. Enjoy the vehicle very much and all the features.
Hopefully this vehicle will last me the rest of my lifetime of driving. So my Tesla journey begins. I still do have an older ICE vehicle for doing real bad weather or dirty jobs.
Note: there are allot of people that hate Elon and Tesla because of this man joining up with Trump and what may happen the next 4 years. I do not like Elon the man either now, but I do like the vehicle and its Features - I will not sell this vehicle.
Thanks for the video. Take care.
You are very welcome. I'm glad you are enjoying your Tesla!
… kilowatts is not the same as kilowatt hours
Right you are! :-)
Bogus analysis. The cheapest price for electricity in the U.S. is 12 cents per kWh. You used 10 cents. The national AVERAGE price for gasoline is $3.02. You used $3.50. So you used a gas price above the national average and an electricity price below the cheapest in the U.S. What else are you fudging? Did you use the efficiency in miles per kWh that the car reports or did you actually measure how many kWh you actually put in? You do know that there is a difference, don't you? The car doesn't count the efficiency loss in charging, that's usually about 5%. Did you use the actual measured range or what the car reports? The actual range of a Tesla on the highway at a steady 70 mph has been shown to be 80% of what Tesla claims. That's one of the things that the U.S. Justice Department is currently investigating Tesla for - a rigged range algorithm - look up "Justice department investigating Tesla for inflated range claims".
Don't care F- Elon
I can understand your feelings on Elon. Even my opinion on him has shifted over the years. However, there are currently over 120,000 hardworking Tesla employees, and countless others that have made major contributions to the brand over the years. I also have a very high opinion of Nikola Tesla who the company is named after. The fact is the company makes the best electric cars and supercharger systems, and that is all I care about. I would like to send a big THANK YOU to all the current and former Tesla employees that have worked so hard to create a great car.
You cared enough to comment
Yes, freedom of speech is terrible. I understand how some people hate freedom. Ever thought that you might be one of the evil ones?
Tommy Melt down. 😢
This dude is one of those misers who makes life miserable for everybody around him. Can’t imagine being one of his family members. People don’t be penny pincher. Just work hard and make more money and live a comfortable life
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You sound like a douchebag.