My Ekster wallet is AMAZING! Click the link and use the discount code BATTLE to save up to 25% off shop.ekster.com/theteslabarbarian #Ekster #eksterwallets
I rented a M3 for a weekend. Amazing experience. Super easy and straight forward. Went back to my Honda Civic and felt like I had jumped into a Ford Model T. Ordered a M3P that night, should be here in Nov!
@@Buggabones So mad at myself. Picked up new highland M3P a bit over a week ago and within the first three days damaged both the back bumper and passenger side mirror. Stupid mistakes that I've NEVER made in any other car prior to this one. Now I'm staring down the barrel of a $1,200 replacement bumper. Switched the front and rear badges today to black so that makes me feel a bit less shitty...😅
5 years ago I developed a nearly uniformly lethal cardiac arrhythmia. I nearly died, spent 3 weeks in the ICU, a week in a coma. I got an intracardiac defibulator, an ICD. Now if my ICD goes off and i'm driving an ICE car, I'm dead. I'll leave the highway at 70, hit the tree at 70. But a Tesla has autopilot and regen braking. If this bitch in my chest goes off, and I'm driving my Model S, I should be fine. And since I have FSD, i can literally tell her to drive me to the ER. So after a long summer in the hospital, my wife said "you should really own a Tesla". I do love that woman.
What a fallacious argument. It’s nothing to do with it being an ICE car as it can have the driver aids you spoke of. Heck my 2014 ICE car has automatic braking and cruise control. Don’t be so easily misled and hooked on Kool Aid.
got my Model S in March and I love every second in it, the sound it makes when accelerate is like traveling in a spaceship with warp drive, had a 1k miles road trip to Maine with 80% of the time using autopilot
I'm never going back to ICE cars. It's just so satisfying flooring the accelerator and being at the speed limit while everybody else is still at the traffic light.
Except that most of the time, you're not first in line at the traffic light, so you're stuck driving behind grandma. I drive an ICE car and have the same frustration. Some of these people have 300 hp cars, and drive like zombies. I can't fathom why they wasted their money.
@@darylfoster7944I know people that drive like grandma's but they have a nice car like a mustang for example.... it's because they value it so much they don't want to get into a wreck and they end up driving extra safe and usually they do the fun stuff in places away from other cars. I wish I had the patience they have.
what is shocking about this video is the people being interviewed aren't tech geeks , but housewives, soccer mom, regular working men and women. Middle America. This is a paradigm shift.
if you pay attention you might realise these soccer moms are cashed up and these working men and woman aren't working on minimum wage. Minimum wage earners are the true regular working class. Who the hell else can afford a brand-new model 3
@@Si-hz5tw it's been the same the world over since cars began. People with money can afford the best ones. I think the point was they went electric over gas.
An acquaintance told me years ago as I was admiring his new Roadster, "Don't save for the car, invest in TSLA stock and hold long." That's exactly what I have been doing and I have that "TSLA Grin" while awaiting my Cybertruck, #123950 place in line.
Enjoyed the interview format! I think most people who are not familiar with EV's are being surprised by the transition, had people even to refer to it as a passing fad, Recently I've heard so many stories of buyers but this shows how much they can vary. When I picked my Model Y a girl getting her car next to me knew Nothing about the company or the car - must have been on a recommendation and just wanted it. In 2017 I had saved for a Tesla but also went with the investing in the company route in 2017 - so that worked for my current long range model Y, I do have to thank my Nissan Leaf I got used in 2012 it was already clear then I would never drive an ICE car again.
Thank you for the feedback! It is sincerely appreciated! If there’s a Tesla topic you’d like to see a video on, just drop a comment and let me know and we will try to make it happen! Thank you for watching!
I am an early adopter for most technologies. I bought a model y in Dec 22, and have loved it. Still, I took a driving trip in an ICE car for 2 weeks, and I loved the range and speed of fill up. Keep in mind, I never fill up when at home. Its always full, but I can’t tow a camper or boat any distance, can’t easily go to out of the way places yet (charging infrastructure). On the other hand, Yosemite had a big charging station outside the park.
What a great concept for a video TB! That was fun to watch, and you do a great job. You are on your way to over 1k subscribers in record time. Thanks for posting!
I am in the same boat as you. I bought my Model 3 Performance in 2018 and started buying the stock shortly after. Now holding 3000 shares post split. Hoping for a stellar 2023 for TSLA.
@@mocheen4837 2018 Model 3 LR RWD purchase $1700 worth of TSLA in 2013. Purchase the Model 3 November of 2018. I now have 1175 shares after selling a 100 shares when it was $1250 / share and another 100 shares a year or so ago. I am real close to 70 and will never go back to gas.
@@tp1924 Currently, that experience really depends on what brand of car you go with. If you are doing all of your charging at home, then the brand of car really does not matter. But once you go on those long trips, that will require at least one charging stop, the story is a bit different. If you own an EV that isn't a Tesla, you are reliant on chargers from various providers. And more often than not you'll come across stops, where the chargers might be down or very few are working, thereby creating a long line of people waiting to top up. Tesla owners on the other hand seldom experience problems at the Tesla Superchargers. So there's still a way to go before you can get people to have the same level of trust in EVs, that they have in ICE cars and do not have to worry about whether the infrastructure is fully in place for EVs.
as a teen i been looking at cars for when im 18 i was looking a tesla and i fell in love so now im trying to save for a model 3 or y love the channel keep up the good work
Thank you for watching! I appreciate it! I tell you if I was 18 right now, I would definitely be investing in Tesla stock. That is NOT any kind of advice, it’s only what I would be doing more of if I was 18 again LOL! Do your research and do what is best for you; but I absolutely love both my Model 3 and my Tesla stock investments 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 If there’s anything about the cars you’d like to see more of, just let me know and I’ll make a video of it!
Life Lesson: Don't buy an expensive car until you can ACTUALLY afford to. That's typically once you're older. Buy a cheap used car that will allow you to save money, and spend it on things that are more important than having a nice car. It doesn't matter how cool your car is if you're too broke to do anything else in life. At 32 I just bought my first car over $17k, a $62k ($68k after taxes etc) 2022 Model 3 Performance. I now make over $100k though, and own a house. My 66 month payments are $995, and that's with paying down to $60,570. That's the same as my house payment. So while it's good to dream, don't rush it too early and ruin your financial future. Be patient and you'll get one eventually.
I can totally relate because I also broke rules: never a new car, never full price. And I fell in love with Tesla in 2012 when I saw and sat in the Model S for the very first time in a US mall. Though I knew a Model S would never be in my range. And then in Dec 2021 I exchanged my Mercedes C220d Kombi for a Model 3 Long Range here in Prague/CZ, drove 22500km since and never regretted the decision one sec. Every time I see it and drive it it makes me happy). Never ever back to an ICE in my life!
The main reason these rules were broken is because you’re buying directly from Tesla so when you’re at a showroom there’s onlyselling you on the brand and models, not a specific unit.
Not a Tesla owner, but I took a ride in a converted ICE car, in the 80s, and was sold on the concept. I didn't have the means to build my own, but bought a Leaf for half price. I gave some friends a ride and one bought a Mustang Mach E4, the other bought a Tesla model Y for his wife. We all love our vehicles. Especially the instant acceleration.
I bought a 2018 Model S new. I got the free supercharging for life too. I charge mainly at home, but the last couple years I have been doing more road trips. Not paying to charge is nice on vacations. I also have a Cybertuck order.
@@harveypaxton1232 A year ago I was able to transfer the free supercharging to a new Model S Plaid. I didn't pay more for the car because of the free supercharging.
I’ve been anti EV since they first came out; thought they were just a fad. Then a very good friend bought a Tesla. The very next day after she took delivery, she and I took a trip from Austin, TX to Colorado Springs, CO. Long story short, call me hooked!
@@gergc4871 The 1890's. Electric cars have been around as long as gas and diesel... though, before late 20th century improvements in battery tech and manufacturing they were rendered impractical due to early 20th century improvements in the ICE and the invention of the electric starter. Fun fact -- you can street legal electric cars built in the 70's and 80's too... but, they were for a very limited market... the market that *still* drives golf carts on local roads.
@@gergc4871 In the 90's electric cars were brought back because of California regulations that would have mandated many companies to build electric cars. The EV1 came out and was not available for purchase. It was LEASE only. It wasn't a mainstream fad. It was more of a niche market more than a fad. As soon as republicans rolled back the regulations, GM took back the electric cars and smashed them all.
I too was a fan of Nikola Tesla before Elon's creation. I fell in love with Tesla when I saw one of the original Model S and thought they were gorgeous. Many years later, just ordered my Model X Plaid. Test drove the Y last year and thought that was what I was going to order, but the planets aligned and was able to order the X.
@@xploration1437 Duh ... he did become the largest shareholder in 2004, the year after Tesla was incorporated. Like a lot of company's, there's typically others with the ideas and the investors with the $ get the bulk of the credit.
Very interesting that I (as somebody without a license, living in Europe) knew about Tesla before the owners in this video, and even got excited when seeing a roadster for real. I think the chances of me ever owning Tesla is pretty big though: a powerwall for when that becomes financially interesting, just a pity that the roll-out of roof is so slow otherwise I would already have a quote..
Discovering your channel ... Great video, interesting angle. Thanks. What strikes me through these interviews is that nobody seems to really buy a Tesla for ecological reason. It sorts of comes as a cherry on top of the cake. We buy Teslas because they are a great piece of technology, they are fun to drive, they look good, cause we love the OTA feature etc etc, or for all these reasons, as it was in our case. And that's precisely why I am confident this company has a bright future. It puts us on a rather virtuous path, selling a fun package rather than a sanctimonious "Eco-culpabilisation" I didn't want a Tesla, my wife tricked me into it by road testing a M3P. The acceleration got me! Today our MYP is always in sport mode (doesn't appear to impact the average consumption - we do 180 Wh/Km), even though we only use the power occasionally, to stay as little as possible on the left lane when passing cars on our narrow European roads! And since, we have also enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere inside a Tesla, triggering a more relaxed driving style (especially relevant for me!) and simply: a better mobility. I can as well say I would never go back to buying an ICE car.
This was great. Definitely better if you can get the drivers to get out of the car but I understand not always possible. I especially like the comments and smiles from children who are so enthusiastic.
Well, the beginning of 2023 I was first looking at Chevy Bolt EV and did a test drive in one. Only thing was there were none to be had at that time. I got tired of waiting over the winter time 2023 for one, so I started looking at Tesla vehicles. August 2023 did a test drive in the Model Y and decided right after test drive to order the Model Y LR AWD. The things that made me go with Tesla were: 1. The purchasing process was easy - direct online buy- No greedy dealerships. last the 7,500 tax credit offered on my car. 2. Storage space - plenty in a Model Y for me - also wanted the hatchback style. 3. Like others, the Acceleration is awesome. 4. My vehicle just came out with HW4 and the Newer Cameras. 4a. My vehicle still has the Stalks for gear shifting and turn signals, etc . 5. I like the minimal controls - Either done on Display or I use voice command. 6. I love the large Navigation display system. Voice tells me where to go. 7. Security provided. Start car Passcode Protection. Many other great features. 7a. Capturing Cameras all around the car for security, parked or for driving. At the time I purchased the vehicle, the Silver Grey color was available for free, so I got that color and Black Interior. Warning, don't do what I did second month after driving the car. When backing out of my garage, did not realize how far the side mirrors stick out and cracked the plastic housing of passenger side mirror. So learned my lesson very quickly and now I say "fold mirrors" when going into my garage. Lastly, I tried the FSD for 30 days, it is nice, but for my short daily driving around town, I felt I did not need this feature and extra costs. I have had the Tesla Model Y now for 1 year and really enjoy it. Note: I do have a 22 year old Monte Carlo for doing some dirty jobs. It still runs well and now has some rust on it. Thanks for your video. Take care.
I watched the original unveiling of the Tesla Model 3 in 2017 and saw the future. I placed my $1000 deposit (~$1300 Canadian) and was one of the first to own one in my area.
I have talked to many Model X owners, who purchased because of the Tax Advantage for a vehicle over 6000lb. It was added to help the SUV, but it had the side effect of selling a lot of Model Xs.
there are many other EV's, some are better, problem with tesla owners is they only believe teslas exist.. she could've gotten a chevy bolt EUV premier, clueless.
@@roboticvenom1935 But the Chevy Bolt EUV would not have been a tax write-off that basically makes it free due to the Trump Tax plan. That is the problem with Tesla haters, they can only see the negatives and not the differences. I want all EVS to succeed, but a Model X and a Bolt EUV are not in the same playing field. A person buying a Model X is not buying a Bolt EUV. I do not know anyone that ones the look of a Bolt, it is a Spark with a battery pack. You want something different than a Tesla, then the Mach-E is a good looking car.
@@roboticvenom1935 lmao I’m a Tesla lover way before other ev was existed ( like Porsche taycan etc ) but I will still be a Tesla person and will own one soon.
In my line of work I travel long distances most days (300-500 miles in a day is not unusual) and sometimes travel more than 1/2 way across the country. With all of my tools and supplies my minivan is usually carrying well over 2,500 pounds of cargo with ladders or conduit on the ladder rack. A Battery EV (BEV) wouldn’t have the necessary range and having to stop to recharge every 200 miles or less would simply take too long. Now I’d love to have a van or pickup with an all electric drivetrain but depending on a battery alone for the power source is not practical or realistic because time is money especially when a customer’s equipment is down. For me an all electric drivetrain with a modest battery pack and an onboard Microturbine Generator (MTG) with the capacity to power the vehicle while simultaneously recharging the batteries is the answer. The same goes for my personal truck, hauling farm equipment, feed, hay etc… would deplete even the largest Tesla battery pack long before my day would be done and the Tesla Cybertruck would have been a joke pulling a 30’ Gooseneck Flatbed loaded with 17 4’X5’ Round Bales (close to 25,000 lbs for the trailer and hay alone).
There are definitely use cases that just aren’t practical for EVs, and won’t be for some time. I love the idea of a small turbine to make a long range hybrid! You’d get the best of both worlds.
I test drove a used 2021 Model Y Long Range a couple of weeks ago and now I'm spoiled for any other car. I got to experience my first "Tesla grin" and forgive me for saying so, but it was similar to how I felt when I lost my cherry lo these many decades ago. I love my Avalon hybrid, but I'm working really hard to bring my wife around to the idea of having a full electric. Wish me luck!
Wonderful video! Love your interview style, very interesting format. We are on our second model 3 and still believe it’s the best car we have ever owned. I smile every time I drive it😍
It’s funny to me that people Across videos can complain a little bit about the charging fees yet they’re way less than a tank of gas so I wouldn’t complain at all personally
I didn't pay much attention at all to Tesla until the night of the CT reveal. I then learned just how far EVs had come and within 2 weeks we ordered a Model 3. Currently contemplating adding a Model Y to the fleet. 7 seater or performance - still pondering. In hindsight I wish I had bought Tesla stock with my Model 3 down payment and put $100 on a CT-500. Hindsight of course is always 2020
So remember it's not too late to invest in the company, and as the maker of this video said, this company is special, and I am impressed by their commitment to a larger mission than just selling cars and making money, but to produce Products that not only people wanna buy, but that has a useful purpose, and so I believe that the Price of the stock is not always reflected in the value of the company. So Warren Buffett said something that really stuck with me. He said, “never invest in anything you don't understand” and I've added something to that statement, and that is, do not invest in anything you don't believe in. So if you invest from the heart, I believe you won't go wrong, because when it’s all said and done to me it should be about a larger mission and that’s what sold me on the company. So full disclosure, I don't own the stock, but I do own the product, and I believe in the larger mission of this company and that mission is to accelerate the worlds transition to sustainable energy/transport, and for me that is a Noble Mission worthy of my support. Cheers!🥂
Future Cybertruck Owner here, my wife loves trucks, she saw it during its introduction, and fell in love with it. We test drove the stunning Model X and that was it. We are all in with stock too.
I want a Cybertruck, but my wife does not like the way it looks. I currently have a Model 3 Performance. I am all in on TSLA as well with about 3000 shares. Hoping the stock has a stellar 2023.
@@mocheen4837 Oh, I understand. At first I thought she was joking, a couple of days later I was watching “Solving The Money Problem” his first video about it, and she poked me. “I do really like that truck. Can we get one?” That’s when we headed out for a test drive. I told her about this video and the guy fighting cancer because she is too.
Autopilot is exactly appropriate. Similar to the autopilot on an aircraft. Aircraft pilots enter the direction, speed, and altitude, then engage autopilot. They then MONITOR the performance of the autopilot. Tesla drivers enter destination (direction) and the speed. Tesla owners then are supposed to MONITOR its performance and they AGREE to monitor Autopilot as a requirement to using Autopilot. Just because some Tesla owners misuse Autopilot, that is NOT Tesla’s responsibility. Incidentally, there have been stories about airline pilots falling asleep when the aircraft is on autopilot. No one would blame the aircraft’s autopilot is the plane crashed.
I love how many people are curious about EVs, especially Tesla. The most questions I’ve encountered were the range and charge times. It’s nice to have people come up and ask random questions. Let’s us know we’re headed in the right direction.
Everyone has an interesting story. I just wanted an efficient car and wanted to dabble electric but also wanted something nicer than budget commuter cars. I initially started looking at the Toyota Avalon hybrid since my father drives the non-hybrid trim and loves it. However, the mpg bump going with the hybrid wasn't very impressive. Just on a whim, I looked to see how expensive Teslas were and I was surprised to see that I could actually afford one because I forgot they started making slightly less crazy priced ones (3 & Y). I thought about it for a while and decided to put in an order for a Y since that would be the more practical car (and easier to get in/out of). However, the order kept slipping by several months. I switched to a performance model to get one sooner but after a few weeks of more research and test driving one, I decided the ride quality wasn't what I wanted and the upkeep on the tires was going to be too much. So, I canceled and re-ordered the Long Range instead. Same thing, order estimate kept slipping but I was fine with the wait. However, one day while just browsing around, I found some "demo" cars in existing inventory - one with very similar specs to what I wanted - so I jumped on the order and got it before they all disappeared. It's been nearly a year (within a week), and I'm still sitting on my original, now duplicate order. It's been entertaining to watch to see how long I would have waited if I didn't snag the demo car (currently estimated for mid/late September). At this point, I would actually prefer to have it pushed out to January so I could benefit from the tax incentive and possible sell my demo car at that point.
Have fun with servicing and quality, fiddling with the electric grid. Battery's heavy, needs expensive oversized tires and suspension, . Hope you're rich enough to flip it when the novelty runs out.
@@philipclock I've only had a few minor issues that were fixed under warranty, like most cars I've owned. I'm running 19" tires, which is a pretty standard size - sure probably won't get the same distance from them as a lighter car, but since this and windshield fluid are the only maintenance needed, it's not a huge deal. Suspension is a bit stiff, but that is common for performance oriented cars. The Florida grid is pretty solid and currently costing me 1/3rd gas. I just put solar on my roof, so that's even better. After a year, instant torque doesn't get old.
I currently drive an Audi Q5 it’s a really nice place to be in but it only gets 21 miles a gallon yikes, I really like driving around different places and the miles keep racking up with fuel cost. Need to get a Tesla real soon.
Enjoyed the interview, but I recommend getting a different mic for interviewing folks if you end up doing more interviews in the future! It was very quiet on my end (voices) and loud music overlay made it a little bit harder to hear.
Leased a Chevy Volt in 2017. Quite an engineering surprise from GM. After a few longer trips in the Volt, I realised that dragging a gas engine around with an EV didn’t make sense when there was an alternative available. When the lease expired, the supercharger network made Tesla a no brainer. Took a trip from Salem, OR to Durango, CO that year. On our return, she ordered a M3 LR.
i been talking about tesla for last 10 years and in 2013 i was talking about investing in them but iam a scared investor, if i would have like i wanted to i would have already been able to buy one. finally invested in them beginning of 2020. 87 shares strong now.
An acquaintance told me years ago (2013) as I was admiring his new Roadster, "Don't save for the car, invest in TSLA stock and hold long." That's exactly what I have been doing and I have that "TSLA Grin" while awaiting my Cybertruck, #123950 place in line.
Mine is a 2019 model S 75D. Currently at 230,000 miles.. it’s had one driver side doorhandle replaced. And currently it is on its fifth set of tires.. my fuel cost went from $1600 a month in a suburban, to $500 a month with a Tesla. $750. I spent a year on oil changes.. well let’s say no more oil changes. I get to keep my money..
I bought a Tesla having never ridden in one. After the autonomy day we started shifting assets into Tesla stock, and during Covid decided to sell our depreciating car and get a Tesla that might go up in value as a robo taxi.
how does this make ANY sense, so there aren't other super safe vehicles? lmfao? does tesla have a wraparound curtain airbag system like volvo's(they do not)? what about all the other brands that have the same driver assistance features(and often more..) and all score IHS top safety pick +... makes zero sense whatsoever, think with your head not your heart.
I’d love to but there is something to be said about how priceless privacy is as well. That being said I think this is the future and my kids might not ever get the chance to actually drive themselves due to insurance
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing. I might consider buying a Tesla in future thanks to these people! Elliot has a neat story and OMG that dog was so cute
@Alison Eldridge, what they are not telling you is that the battery only last about 5 or so years. It will cost over $2,000 dollars for a replacement. unless you have your own charging station, it's fine. Are you willing to stay put for a few hours to charge the battery in a station?
Hi from Australia. My Tesla origin story started when seeing my first Roadster back in 2010 and have wanted one ever since. Finally happened approx 8 mths ago buying a used 2019 M3P for 40% off the new car price with 60,000 kms on the odometer. (approx 35,000 miles). Traded up from a Toyota Camry Hybrid. I'll never go back to an ICE car ever again. Free electric charging at work and also at my local football club.
Just "Shows to Go yah".!.!. When you see the best ideas connected with nimble minds and purposes and a workable business plan, It becomes time to connect the dots.!.!.!. Ten years on, and still the best.!.!..
Oh Really?!?! because a lot people are starting to give Tesla bad reviews batteries catching on fire hell no i ain’t doin that shit own a Tesla 😂😂 plus those Teslas are boats I fuckin walked a model 3 in my damn ford fusion with a 2.7 v6 it’s just waste of money for those Teslas
So your guest Stephanie there reminds me of Katie Homes, not only does she look like her, but she even have the same mannerisms as she does. So her story is awesome, and I love her charm and she seems like a wonderful person, and so shout out her husband for having such good taste in choosing a mate, he must be a really special guy, and congratulations to the both of them for choosing to buy a Tesla. Cheers 🥂
The First Lady went from one extreme, Lincoln Navigator gas-guzzler to the Tesla. Can’t get over the hidden adverse environmental trade-offs. Bird in the hand..
I have a 2024 Tesla model as full self driving absolutely love the car. I’ve been following Tesla from its conception. Won’t have any other kind of vehicle but Tesla.
People in this video share how how I feel about my Tesla- when I drive gas engine car I feel like I am driving old technology-like 8 track, model T, - I have solar on my house so I pay 0 for gas too. Pretty neat. Especially since I live in California where regular gas is $4.40 a gallon now. Irrelevant gas prices -cool to fill up tank using the sun. Is this cool or what. Gotta love the technology
Tire replacement around 22k ,Steering link replacement around 44k ,1500$ When they lowered the price of the new ones it killed the value of my 2 Tesla’s,Model 3 ride fairly stiff
I just got back from a trip in my Tesla Model 3 LR, from Melbourne to Brisbane - over 4,000 Km - that would have cost me $1600 in my Ford XR 8 Falcon (5L V8) but cost me $260 in the Tesla. The car was silent the whole way and didn't emit a single puff of polution the whole time. Of course you wouldn't buy a Tesla to save money on fuel, but the big surprise was how FSD changes long distance driving. I was easily able to drive 9 hours a day without a sore arse, feeling tired or sleepy. I will never go back that's for sure.
@@grahamleiper1538 I live in the US, and was averaging about 22,000 mi/yr. When I bought my M3 I calculated that it would save me almost $2K/yr in gas, and that is at subsidized US gas prices, pre-COVID. In Europe you must save some serious cash.
Until March I drove my 2007 Mazdaspeed3 (loved my car). I knew my next car would be an EV. I waited because I really wanted an EV hatchback but my car started dying, and like Stephanie when I started shopping around, used car prices were ridiculous, and other new cars were not available for months. I had driven an S and love its looks and had been waiting for a used one. I went to test drive a 3LR, YP, and a Leaf and put the deposit down that night. My wife recently purchased an ID4 after sharing the 3 because she couldn’t go back to ICE. We both share a single 110V circuit for charging at home. We don’t even have to plug-in daily and it’s totally fine (will install level 2 soon though).
I recently seen a Chinese electric car that had the great concept of having a standard size battery for every model they have. Instead of paying $40K + you pay about $10K less and it comes with no battery at all. They have a monthly battery subscription for about $12.99 a month and you take your vehicle to a battery station where they change your drained battery for a newly charged one in about 5-7 minutes. About the same time as filling up your car. Then they inspect and test every battery before charging and replace any bad cells so the next person always gets a good battery. This seems like a no brainer way of doing it. Even the big 4 Japanese motorcycle companies agreed to make all their batteries alike so that they can be swapped between not only models but, between brands. I think al EV vehicle manufacturers should also agree to a standard battery size just like we have AA,AAA,C, & D for other battery products. And just this month in California we all had to cut back on electricity usage between 4-9 PM because of heat waves. This is probably about the same time that most EV drivers charge their vehicles at home. So how is everyone supposed to charge their cars if we don't have enough power plants?
The quick battery swap was in Tesla’s original concept too. Until recently, there was an unoccupied battery swap station at Harris Ranch in California. I don’t know if it was ever operational.
According to my Tesla app charging stats, I spent approximately $800 in electric charging and saved approximately $1.8K in equivalent gasoline charges in a year. Net savings is approximately $1.0K. I pay about $2.3K in county property taxes for my Tesla, plus a road usage tax (normally would be collected at the gas pump for gas vehicles), which brings my total Tesla taxes to approximately $3.3K minus $1.K which totals about $2.3K total charging and county tax/usage fees. A gas vehicle would cost me a minimum of $3.5-$4.0K in gas alone, before county property taxes. There’s no question that electric saves on that expense. When electric prices come down, it will be a no brainer, but for some people, it’s not financially tenable at the moment.
So I saw a red Tesla roadster in down town Denver a plethora of years ago, and immediately knew what it was. I tried to keep up with it from the light. I doubt he was even trying, and still pulled away quickly. Since then I have been keeping tabs on Tesla, and have seen it grow extremely well. There is still just something nostalgic about a turbo 4 banger or a v8 with the rumbly exhaust and loud sound when getting on it. I am seriously wondering how I can achieve getting a Tesla. I do have questions.... Does it have AC, how well does it work? Does it have a heater? Stereo? What about the maintenance costs? Brakes, shocks, ????? What else is there to maintaining these? I have heard people saying things about the long term recycling or disposal of the batteries and how terrible it will be for the environment? How about the cost of replacing the batteries? Please if ANYONE has answers to these questions, I would love to know. I am seriously thinking maybe I should get rid of all the stuff I have that burns gas or diesel, and i vest in a Tesla.
Give me a little time and I will try to make a video better answering some of those questions for you 👍🏻👍🏻 We have several videos already at different stages of production, so it may be a couple of weeks; but I will do my very best to get all your questions answered as thoroughly as I can
I have a 2015 Model S with free supercharging it has done over 200,000kms and lost about 7% autonomy since new. It would have displaced at least 10 tons of fuel so far. I'm sure that it is far easier to recycle 600kgs of battery than 20 or 30 tons of fuel i would have used before the battery is no longer useable. There is very little servicing to do, I change the cabin air filter myself, it needs air con service from time to time, windscreen wipers and fluid. Brakes are still original, and i live in the Alps... Bad side of it is it eats tyres for breakfast, build quality is only average, and labour rates are very high when something does go wrong. I can also charge from my PV panels when at home.
My Ekster wallet is AMAZING!
Click the link and use the discount code BATTLE to save up to 25% off
shop.ekster.com/theteslabarbarian
#Ekster #eksterwallets
Tesla commercial.
I rented a M3 for a weekend. Amazing experience. Super easy and straight forward. Went back to my Honda Civic and felt like I had jumped into a Ford Model T. Ordered a M3P that night, should be here in Nov!
I did the same...and ordering in December 👍
Hope you’re still having fun 🤩
@@RayNLA I'm about to be on my 3rd set of tires already if that tells you anything 😆
@@Buggabones So mad at myself. Picked up new highland M3P a bit over a week ago and within the first three days damaged both the back bumper and passenger side mirror. Stupid mistakes that I've NEVER made in any other car prior to this one. Now I'm staring down the barrel of a $1,200 replacement bumper. Switched the front and rear badges today to black so that makes me feel a bit less shitty...😅
@@stephenpatterson8056 Dang, that sucks man. Howd you manage to do that? Iv only managed to curb 3/4 of my wheels lol.
5 years ago I developed a nearly uniformly lethal cardiac arrhythmia. I nearly died, spent 3 weeks in the ICU, a week in a coma. I got an intracardiac defibulator, an ICD. Now if my ICD goes off and i'm driving an ICE car, I'm dead. I'll leave the highway at 70, hit the tree at 70. But a Tesla has autopilot and regen braking. If this bitch in my chest goes off, and I'm driving my Model S, I should be fine. And since I have FSD, i can literally tell her to drive me to the ER. So after a long summer in the hospital, my wife said "you should really own a Tesla". I do love that woman.
What a fallacious argument. It’s nothing to do with it being an ICE car as it can have the driver aids you spoke of.
Heck my 2014 ICE car has automatic braking and cruise control.
Don’t be so easily misled and hooked on Kool Aid.
Model 3 owner and my favorite thing about the car... it's not even close, it's THE ACCELERATION!!!
M3P owner as of one week ago, came from sports cars and performance sedans... the acceleration is so addictive.
Great channel. Same here (Model Y owner). Could not afford the car; bought share in 2018; then end of 2020 bought the car. What I like - everything
got my Model S in March and I love every second in it, the sound it makes when accelerate is like traveling in a spaceship with warp drive, had a 1k miles road trip to Maine with 80% of the time using autopilot
I'm never going back to ICE cars. It's just so satisfying flooring the accelerator and being at the speed limit while everybody else is still at the traffic light.
That’s an EXCELLENT way to put the feeling into words! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@TeslaBarbarian he'll have lots of time to think about too while the cars charging.
Except that most of the time, you're not first in line at the traffic light, so you're stuck driving behind grandma. I drive an ICE car and have the same frustration. Some of these people have 300 hp cars, and drive like zombies. I can't fathom why they wasted their money.
That leaves plenty for “Real” Car Enthusiasts.
@@darylfoster7944I know people that drive like grandma's but they have a nice car like a mustang for example.... it's because they value it so much they don't want to get into a wreck and they end up driving extra safe and usually they do the fun stuff in places away from other cars. I wish I had the patience they have.
Woah! Massive hug for Elliot for beating cancer!!!! 👍👐 Live long and prosper my dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what is shocking about this video is the people being interviewed aren't tech geeks , but housewives, soccer mom, regular working men and women. Middle America. This is a paradigm shift.
middle america cannot afford a tesla, try again... this is upper class now
if you pay attention you might realise these soccer moms are cashed up and these working men and woman aren't working on minimum wage. Minimum wage earners are the true regular working class. Who the hell else can afford a brand-new model 3
@@Si-hz5tw it's been the same the world over since cars began. People with money can afford the best ones.
I think the point was they went electric over gas.
@@Si-hz5twI’m an lpn making 20 an hour and just bought myself one… it’s called saving money and being financially smart 🙂
@@frostgodxI’d assume that “middle” means that they can spend 20k-40k on a car which should mean they can afford a model 3
An acquaintance told me years ago as I was admiring his new Roadster, "Don't save for the car, invest in TSLA stock and hold long."
That's exactly what I have been doing and I have that "TSLA Grin" while awaiting my Cybertruck, #123950 place in line.
YES BUY BUY BUY
Have you noticed the Tesla stock crash,I dumped it long ago
Enjoyed the interview format! I think most people who are not familiar with EV's are being surprised by the transition, had people even to refer to it as a passing fad, Recently I've heard so many stories of buyers but this shows how much they can vary. When I picked my Model Y a girl getting her car next to me knew Nothing about the company or the car - must have been on a recommendation and just wanted it. In 2017 I had saved for a Tesla but also went with the investing in the company route in 2017 - so that worked for my current long range model Y, I do have to thank my Nissan Leaf I got used in 2012 it was already clear then I would never drive an ICE car again.
Thank you for the feedback! It is sincerely appreciated! If there’s a Tesla topic you’d like to see a video on, just drop a comment and let me know and we will try to make it happen! Thank you for watching!
Oversized golf cart, boring. Battery components, electric grid logistical and environmental nightmare. No thank you.
@@philipclock i love it when people use the 'environmental' argument. As if the huge gas guzzlers most people drive are good for the planet 😂
I am an early adopter for most technologies. I bought a model y in Dec 22, and have loved it. Still, I took a driving trip in an ICE car for 2 weeks, and I loved the range and speed of fill up. Keep in mind, I never fill up when at home. Its always full, but I can’t tow a camper or boat any distance, can’t easily go to out of the way places yet (charging infrastructure). On the other hand, Yosemite had a big charging station outside the park.
What a great concept for a video TB! That was fun to watch, and you do a great job. You are on your way to over 1k subscribers in record time. Thanks for posting!
Thank you! I sincerely appreciate it! Thank you for watching!
Your story is much like mine. Investor in TSLA first. Now have 1818 shares and own a 2021 model 3 Performance.
I am in the same boat as you. I bought my Model 3 Performance in 2018 and started buying the stock shortly after. Now holding 3000 shares post split. Hoping for a stellar 2023 for TSLA.
@@mocheen4837 2018 Model 3 LR RWD purchase $1700 worth of TSLA in 2013. Purchase the Model 3 November of 2018. I now have 1175 shares after selling a 100 shares when it was $1250 / share and another 100 shares a year or so ago. I am real close to 70 and will never go back to gas.
"I'll never own another ICE car" Most everyone will say that once they own one.
Have you driven an EV? Its a different experience. Way better than most ICE cars.
@@tp1924 Currently, that experience really depends on what brand of car you go with.
If you are doing all of your charging at home, then the brand of car really does not matter. But once you go on those long trips, that will require at least one charging stop, the story is a bit different.
If you own an EV that isn't a Tesla, you are reliant on chargers from various providers. And more often than not you'll come across stops, where the chargers might be down or very few are working, thereby creating a long line of people waiting to top up.
Tesla owners on the other hand seldom experience problems at the Tesla Superchargers.
So there's still a way to go before you can get people to have the same level of trust in EVs, that they have in ICE cars and do not have to worry about whether the infrastructure is fully in place for EVs.
as a teen i been looking at cars for when im 18 i was looking a tesla and i fell in love so now im trying to save for a model 3 or y
love the channel keep up the good work
Thank you for watching! I appreciate it! I tell you if I was 18 right now, I would definitely be investing in Tesla stock. That is NOT any kind of advice, it’s only what I would be doing more of if I was 18 again LOL! Do your research and do what is best for you; but I absolutely love both my Model 3 and my Tesla stock investments 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 If there’s anything about the cars you’d like to see more of, just let me know and I’ll make a video of it!
Buy the TSLA stock instead of saving for the car. You will be happy.
Life Lesson: Don't buy an expensive car until you can ACTUALLY afford to. That's typically once you're older. Buy a cheap used car that will allow you to save money, and spend it on things that are more important than having a nice car. It doesn't matter how cool your car is if you're too broke to do anything else in life. At 32 I just bought my first car over $17k, a $62k ($68k after taxes etc) 2022 Model 3 Performance. I now make over $100k though, and own a house. My 66 month payments are $995, and that's with paying down to $60,570. That's the same as my house payment. So while it's good to dream, don't rush it too early and ruin your financial future. Be patient and you'll get one eventually.
I can totally relate because I also broke rules: never a new car, never full price. And I fell in love with Tesla in 2012 when I saw and sat in the Model S for the very first time in a US mall. Though I knew a Model S would never be in my range.
And then in Dec 2021 I exchanged my Mercedes C220d Kombi for a Model 3 Long Range here in Prague/CZ, drove 22500km since and never regretted the decision one sec. Every time I see it and drive it it makes me happy).
Never ever back to an ICE in my life!
I broke my never buy new/full price rules for the 2017 Pacifica. It's a great van - hybrid option wasn't out yet, probably should have waited on that.
The main reason these rules were broken is because you’re buying directly from Tesla so when you’re at a showroom there’s onlyselling you on the brand and models, not a specific unit.
@@theadventureinsider not in my case. I bought one straight out of the showroom :)
What is ICE
@@jeffdo9195 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). Someone might refer to a non-EV parking in an EV charging spot as being "ICE'ed"
Not a Tesla owner, but I took a ride in a converted ICE car, in the 80s, and was sold on the concept.
I didn't have the means to build my own, but bought a Leaf for half price. I gave some friends a ride and one bought a Mustang Mach E4, the other bought a Tesla model Y for his wife. We all love our vehicles. Especially the instant acceleration.
I bought a 2018 Model S new. I got the free supercharging for life too. I charge mainly at home, but the last couple years I have been doing more road trips. Not paying to charge is nice on vacations. I also have a Cybertuck order.
@don m, nice to have money and good for you. Unfortunately, many of us are not.
No such thing as free. You just paid for it up front!
@@harveypaxton1232 A year ago I was able to transfer the free supercharging to a new Model S Plaid. I didn't pay more for the car because of the free supercharging.
I’ve been anti EV since they first came out; thought they were just a fad. Then a very good friend bought a Tesla. The very next day after she took delivery, she and I took a trip from Austin, TX to Colorado Springs, CO. Long story short, call me hooked!
So you were anti EV since the 90's?
@@gergc4871 The 1890's. Electric cars have been around as long as gas and diesel... though, before late 20th century improvements in battery tech and manufacturing they were rendered impractical due to early 20th century improvements in the ICE and the invention of the electric starter.
Fun fact -- you can street legal electric cars built in the 70's and 80's too... but, they were for a very limited market... the market that *still* drives golf carts on local roads.
@@gergc4871 In the 90's electric cars were brought back because of California regulations that would have mandated many companies to build electric cars.
The EV1 came out and was not available for purchase. It was LEASE only.
It wasn't a mainstream fad. It was more of a niche market more than a fad.
As soon as republicans rolled back the regulations, GM took back the electric cars and smashed them all.
I just subscribed...Keep up the Great clips.We've got a M3 LR w acceleration boost.
I too was a fan of Nikola Tesla before Elon's creation. I fell in love with Tesla when I saw one of the original Model S and thought they were gorgeous. Many years later, just ordered my Model X Plaid. Test drove the Y last year and thought that was what I was going to order, but the planets aligned and was able to order the X.
That’s awesome! Congratulations on your Plaid Model X!! That’s the dream car right there!
Elon didn’t create Tesla.
@@xploration1437 Duh ... he did become the largest shareholder in 2004, the year after Tesla was incorporated. Like a lot of company's, there's typically others with the ideas and the investors with the $ get the bulk of the credit.
@@elizabethstevens3702 oh, well you said you were a fan of Nikola Tesla before Elons creation.
Very interesting that I (as somebody without a license, living in Europe) knew about Tesla before the owners in this video, and even got excited when seeing a roadster for real. I think the chances of me ever owning Tesla is pretty big though: a powerwall for when that becomes financially interesting, just a pity that the roll-out of roof is so slow otherwise I would already have a quote..
Discovering your channel ... Great video, interesting angle. Thanks. What strikes me through these interviews is that nobody seems to really buy a Tesla for ecological reason. It sorts of comes as a cherry on top of the cake. We buy Teslas because they are a great piece of technology, they are fun to drive, they look good, cause we love the OTA feature etc etc, or for all these reasons, as it was in our case.
And that's precisely why I am confident this company has a bright future. It puts us on a rather virtuous path, selling a fun package rather than a sanctimonious "Eco-culpabilisation"
I didn't want a Tesla, my wife tricked me into it by road testing a M3P. The acceleration got me! Today our MYP is always in sport mode (doesn't appear to impact the average consumption - we do 180 Wh/Km), even though we only use the power occasionally, to stay as little as possible on the left lane when passing cars on our narrow European roads! And since, we have also enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere inside a Tesla, triggering a more relaxed driving style (especially relevant for me!) and simply: a better mobility.
I can as well say I would never go back to buying an ICE car.
A man of great wisdom and strategy, he buys the Stock, which buys the car of choice.
This was great. Definitely better if you can get the drivers to get out of the car but I understand not always possible. I especially like the comments and smiles from children who are so enthusiastic.
Well, the beginning of 2023 I was first looking at Chevy Bolt EV and did a test drive in one. Only thing was there were none to be had at that time. I got tired of waiting over the winter time 2023 for one, so I started looking at Tesla vehicles. August 2023 did a test drive in the Model Y and decided right after test drive to order the Model Y LR AWD. The things that made me go with Tesla were:
1. The purchasing process was easy - direct online buy- No greedy dealerships.
last the 7,500 tax credit offered on my car.
2. Storage space - plenty in a Model Y for me - also wanted the hatchback style.
3. Like others, the Acceleration is awesome.
4. My vehicle just came out with HW4 and the Newer Cameras.
4a. My vehicle still has the Stalks for gear shifting and turn signals, etc .
5. I like the minimal controls - Either done on Display or I use voice command.
6. I love the large Navigation display system. Voice tells me where to go.
7. Security provided. Start car Passcode Protection. Many other great features.
7a. Capturing Cameras all around the car for security, parked or for driving.
At the time I purchased the vehicle, the Silver Grey color was available for free, so I got that color and Black Interior. Warning, don't do what I did second month after driving the car. When backing out of my garage, did not realize how far the side mirrors stick out and cracked the plastic housing of passenger side mirror. So learned my lesson very quickly and now I say "fold mirrors" when going into my garage. Lastly, I tried the FSD for 30 days, it is nice, but for my short daily driving around town, I felt I did not need this feature and extra costs.
I have had the Tesla Model Y now for 1 year and really enjoy it. Note: I do have a 22 year old Monte Carlo for doing some dirty jobs. It still runs well and now has some rust on it.
Thanks for your video. Take care.
Holy hell; there is my fence in the back ground. After 20 years I pressure cleaned it and it looked brilliant again.
I watched the original unveiling of the Tesla Model 3 in 2017 and saw the future. I placed my $1000 deposit (~$1300 Canadian) and was one of the first to own one in my area.
AWESOME VIDEO! Similar path, got into the stock and now an owner. One of the best cars I've ever owned. Keep growing!
I have talked to many Model X owners, who purchased because of the Tax Advantage for a vehicle over 6000lb. It was added to help the SUV, but it had the side effect of selling a lot of Model Xs.
I’m glad that Tesla owners are able to benefit from this! Thank you for watching!
there are many other EV's, some are better, problem with tesla owners is they only believe teslas exist.. she could've gotten a chevy bolt EUV premier, clueless.
@@roboticvenom1935 But the Chevy Bolt EUV would not have been a tax write-off that basically makes it free due to the Trump Tax plan. That is the problem with Tesla haters, they can only see the negatives and not the differences. I want all EVS to succeed, but a Model X and a Bolt EUV are not in the same playing field. A person buying a Model X is not buying a Bolt EUV. I do not know anyone that ones the look of a Bolt, it is a Spark with a battery pack. You want something different than a Tesla, then the Mach-E is a good looking car.
@@roboticvenom1935 lmao I’m a Tesla lover way before other ev was existed ( like Porsche taycan etc ) but I will still be a Tesla person and will own one soon.
In my line of work I travel long distances most days (300-500 miles in a day is not unusual) and sometimes travel more than 1/2 way across the country. With all of my tools and supplies my minivan is usually carrying well over 2,500 pounds of cargo with ladders or conduit on the ladder rack. A Battery EV (BEV) wouldn’t have the necessary range and having to stop to recharge every 200 miles or less would simply take too long.
Now I’d love to have a van or pickup with an all electric drivetrain but depending on a battery alone for the power source is not practical or realistic because time is money especially when a customer’s equipment is down.
For me an all electric drivetrain with a modest battery pack and an onboard Microturbine Generator (MTG) with the capacity to power the vehicle while simultaneously recharging the batteries is the answer. The same goes for my personal truck, hauling farm equipment, feed, hay etc… would deplete even the largest Tesla battery pack long before my day would be done and the Tesla Cybertruck would have been a joke pulling a 30’ Gooseneck Flatbed loaded with 17 4’X5’ Round Bales (close to 25,000 lbs for the trailer and hay alone).
There are definitely use cases that just aren’t practical for EVs, and won’t be for some time. I love the idea of a small turbine to make a long range hybrid! You’d get the best of both worlds.
I test drove a used 2021 Model Y Long Range a couple of weeks ago and now I'm spoiled for any other car. I got to experience my first "Tesla grin" and forgive me for saying so, but it was similar to how I felt when I lost my cherry lo these many decades ago. I love my Avalon hybrid, but I'm working really hard to bring my wife around to the idea of having a full electric. Wish me luck!
Wonderful video! Love your interview style, very interesting format. We are on our second model 3 and still believe it’s the best car we have ever owned. I smile every time I drive it😍
Where do you plug it in?
It was awesome to see and hear peoples Tesla adoption stories. Please do a series on this. ❤
This is really good stuff.. more of these
It’s funny to me that people Across videos can complain a little bit about the charging fees yet they’re way less than a tank of gas so I wouldn’t complain at all personally
I didn't pay much attention at all to Tesla until the night of the CT reveal.
I then learned just how far EVs had come and within 2 weeks we ordered a Model 3.
Currently contemplating adding a Model Y to the fleet. 7 seater or performance - still pondering.
In hindsight I wish I had bought Tesla stock with my Model 3 down payment and put $100 on a CT-500.
Hindsight of course is always 2020
So remember it's not too late to invest in the company, and as the maker of this video said, this company is special, and I am impressed by their commitment to a larger mission than just selling cars and making money, but to produce Products that not only people wanna buy, but that has a useful purpose, and so I believe that the Price of the stock is not always reflected in the value of the company.
So Warren Buffett said something that really stuck with me. He said, “never invest in anything you don't understand” and I've added something to that statement, and that is, do not invest in anything you don't believe in.
So if you invest from the heart, I believe you won't go wrong, because when it’s all said and done to me it should be about a larger mission and that’s what sold me on the company.
So full disclosure, I don't own the stock, but I do own the product, and I believe in the larger mission of this company and that mission is to accelerate the worlds transition to sustainable energy/transport, and for me that is a Noble Mission worthy of my support. Cheers!🥂
I feel uneducated…what is CT reveal. And CT 500. Looking online it mentions possible factory in Connecticut….. I doubt that is it.
@@lenabradford So I think he was referring to the initial reveal of the CyberTruck. I don't know what CT500 means. So that's a mystery to me too!
Future Cybertruck Owner here, my wife loves trucks, she saw it during its introduction, and fell in love with it. We test drove the stunning Model X and that was it. We are all in with stock too.
I want a Cybertruck, but my wife does not like the way it looks. I currently have a Model 3 Performance. I am all in on TSLA as well with about 3000 shares. Hoping the stock has a stellar 2023.
@@mocheen4837 Oh, I understand. At first I thought she was joking, a couple of days later I was watching “Solving The Money Problem” his first video about it, and she poked me. “I do really like that truck. Can we get one?” That’s when we headed out for a test drive. I told her about this video and the guy fighting cancer because she is too.
Autopilot is exactly appropriate. Similar to the autopilot on an aircraft. Aircraft pilots enter the direction, speed, and altitude, then engage autopilot. They then MONITOR the performance of the autopilot. Tesla drivers enter destination (direction) and the speed. Tesla owners then are supposed to MONITOR its performance and they AGREE to monitor Autopilot as a requirement to using Autopilot. Just because some Tesla owners misuse Autopilot, that is NOT Tesla’s responsibility. Incidentally, there have been stories about airline pilots falling asleep when the aircraft is on autopilot. No one would blame the aircraft’s autopilot is the plane crashed.
Love my Rivian, the ride, the speed, the one pedal driving....so so nice. Never going back to an ice car unless its a weekend/car show car
I love how many people are curious about EVs, especially Tesla. The most questions I’ve encountered were the range and charge times. It’s nice to have people come up and ask random questions. Let’s us know we’re headed in the right direction.
unless your someone that hates people coming up to you.. we have homeless that hang out by a local supercharging location its terrible
I have free supercharing on my Model S and it's an amazing thing. I’ve had my car for 6 years now, I think I forgot how to use a gas pump.
Everyone has an interesting story. I just wanted an efficient car and wanted to dabble electric but also wanted something nicer than budget commuter cars. I initially started looking at the Toyota Avalon hybrid since my father drives the non-hybrid trim and loves it. However, the mpg bump going with the hybrid wasn't very impressive. Just on a whim, I looked to see how expensive Teslas were and I was surprised to see that I could actually afford one because I forgot they started making slightly less crazy priced ones (3 & Y). I thought about it for a while and decided to put in an order for a Y since that would be the more practical car (and easier to get in/out of). However, the order kept slipping by several months. I switched to a performance model to get one sooner but after a few weeks of more research and test driving one, I decided the ride quality wasn't what I wanted and the upkeep on the tires was going to be too much. So, I canceled and re-ordered the Long Range instead. Same thing, order estimate kept slipping but I was fine with the wait. However, one day while just browsing around, I found some "demo" cars in existing inventory - one with very similar specs to what I wanted - so I jumped on the order and got it before they all disappeared. It's been nearly a year (within a week), and I'm still sitting on my original, now duplicate order. It's been entertaining to watch to see how long I would have waited if I didn't snag the demo car (currently estimated for mid/late September). At this point, I would actually prefer to have it pushed out to January so I could benefit from the tax incentive and possible sell my demo car at that point.
Have fun with servicing and quality, fiddling with the electric grid. Battery's heavy, needs expensive oversized tires and suspension, . Hope you're rich enough to flip it when the novelty runs out.
@@philipclock I've only had a few minor issues that were fixed under warranty, like most cars I've owned. I'm running 19" tires, which is a pretty standard size - sure probably won't get the same distance from them as a lighter car, but since this and windshield fluid are the only maintenance needed, it's not a huge deal. Suspension is a bit stiff, but that is common for performance oriented cars. The Florida grid is pretty solid and currently costing me 1/3rd gas. I just put solar on my roof, so that's even better. After a year, instant torque doesn't get old.
@@philipclock Tell me you have no clue what you are talking about without telling me you have no clue what you are talking about!
@@philipclock I'm rich and the Tesla is the best car I've ever owned. And I've owned well over 20 cars and still own 9.
I want a Tesla but I put everything in stock on January 2020. Sometimes you need to be patient 😌
You will come out ahead.
New subscriber here!! Just love the video, Tesla Model Y Performance owner since May 2022. Love it so far!!!!
Whoa, big shout out to Elliot for the inspiration story. Life is short, enjoy it!
Haha it is funny for the first time me and 4 of my friends are driving model 3 and Y. Never seen this happen with any other car brand.
Great information from real owners. Thanks for sharing. Yea
I currently drive an Audi Q5 it’s a really nice place to be in but it only gets 21 miles a gallon yikes, I really like driving around different places and the miles keep racking up with fuel cost. Need to get a Tesla real soon.
Just sold my Q5 and bought a Tesla Y. The Q5 is a great car but enjoy driving the Y so much more
New to the channel, love the content; got my Model Y in March and love it!
Enjoyed the interview, but I recommend getting a different mic for interviewing folks if you end up doing more interviews in the future! It was very quiet on my end (voices) and loud music overlay made it a little bit harder to hear.
The only people that have a problem with the name autopilot have never looked the word up in the dictionary. Great video thank you.
Great ‘testimony’ video - thanks. I hope to pick up my Y in December
Leased a Chevy Volt in 2017. Quite an engineering surprise from GM. After a few longer trips in the Volt, I realised that dragging a gas engine around with an EV didn’t make sense when there was an alternative available. When the lease expired, the supercharger network made Tesla a no brainer. Took a trip from Salem, OR to Durango, CO that year. On our return, she ordered a M3 LR.
I invested in Tesla in 2010 and I'm still waiting for my Cyber Truck. I'm also retired now @ 48 ;)
How are you retired
@@loopiefnTesla stock obviously
I much prefer a f1tp lightning. Tesla’s are junk when it comes to build quality.
F150 lightning
Great video boss man. My heart goes out to the guy who beat cancer. Yeah TESLA and F@CK cancer.
We get our X next Tuesday! Can’t wait.
Let us know all about it when you get it! You’re going to love it!
Cool video! It’s fun to hear others story.
I love my model 3 performance. The best parts is to see all BMWs in rear view mirror...LOL
Ahh yes, Sheetz on Bridford... I avoid speaking to strangers there, but you pulled it off. Cool video.
You caught me! Good eye! LOL Thank you, brother! I appreciate it! Thank you for watching!
i been talking about tesla for last 10 years and in 2013 i was talking about investing in them but iam a scared investor, if i would have like i wanted to i would have already been able to buy one. finally invested in them beginning of 2020. 87 shares strong now.
An acquaintance told me years ago (2013) as I was admiring his new Roadster, "Don't save for the car, invest in TSLA stock and hold long."
That's exactly what I have been doing and I have that "TSLA Grin" while awaiting my Cybertruck, #123950 place in line.
Nice! I am long TSLA
Mine is a 2019 model S 75D. Currently at 230,000 miles.. it’s had one driver side doorhandle replaced. And currently it is on its fifth set of tires.. my fuel cost went from $1600 a month in a suburban, to $500 a month with a Tesla. $750. I spent a year on oil changes.. well let’s say no more oil changes. I get to keep my money..
I bought a Tesla having never ridden in one. After the autonomy day we started shifting assets into Tesla stock, and during Covid decided to sell our depreciating car and get a Tesla that might go up in value as a robo taxi.
if you love your kids put them in a Tesla and when they are old enough to drive put them in another Tesla. Why??? because their lives are priceless.
Safest cars on earth!
how does this make ANY sense, so there aren't other super safe vehicles? lmfao? does tesla have a wraparound curtain airbag system like volvo's(they do not)? what about all the other brands that have the same driver assistance features(and often more..) and all score IHS top safety pick +... makes zero sense whatsoever, think with your head not your heart.
Lowest chance of major injury ..just ask the kid that hit the telephone pole going 100 mph
@@roboticvenom1935 Sounds like you need to do some more research on everything that you listed.
I’d love to but there is something to be said about how priceless privacy is as well. That being said I think this is the future and my kids might not ever get the chance to actually drive themselves due to insurance
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.
I might consider buying a Tesla in future thanks to these people! Elliot has a neat story and OMG that dog was so cute
@Alison Eldridge, what they are not telling you is that the battery only last about 5 or so years. It will cost over $2,000 dollars for a replacement. unless you have your own charging station, it's fine. Are you willing to stay put for a few hours to charge the battery in a station?
Hi from Australia. My Tesla origin story started when seeing my first Roadster back in 2010 and have wanted one ever since.
Finally happened approx 8 mths ago buying a used 2019 M3P for 40% off the new car price with 60,000 kms on the odometer. (approx 35,000 miles). Traded up from a Toyota Camry Hybrid. I'll never go back to an ICE car ever again. Free electric charging at work and also at my local football club.
Thank you for sharing your Tesla origin story! Thank you for watching the channel as well! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👊👊👊
Great job TB I'm a proud model y sr+ owner and I love it.
Glad to hear that you're loving your car! Thank you for watching!
Just "Shows to Go yah".!.!. When you see the best ideas connected with nimble minds and purposes and a workable business plan, It becomes time to connect the dots.!.!.!. Ten years on, and still the best.!.!..
I love it. Thank you. I just got my driving lesson two days ago and I’m intending to get mine This week. Great reviews and video. ❤
Good show sir😆
Cool, insightful and uplifting.. good media entertainment 👍🏾
I love asking random people if they like their tesla and stuff. Many people have a family member that got them into Teslas
Love this interview style of asking people’s origin story.
Once you go Tesla it's impossible to go back to driving a gas vehicle.
Oh Really?!?! because a lot people are starting to give Tesla bad reviews batteries catching on fire hell no i ain’t doin that shit own a Tesla 😂😂 plus those Teslas are boats I fuckin walked a model 3 in my damn ford fusion with a 2.7 v6 it’s just waste of money for those Teslas
9:15 holy smokes, 100% accurate!! lol
She is winning!
Not a great idea for battery life to only Supercharge though.
Straight from life. These cars are fantastic!
GOOD VIDEO! This video actually has me considering owning a Tesla. I see these cars EVERY day on the roads in Santa Cruz County (California).
Thank you! Glad the video helped! Thank you for watching!
Awesome work. Great way to spread the msg.
I call mine... "Wild Ride" and my profile is "Mr. Toad". Trust me, with the FSD Beta it's a wild ride. So... Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
So your guest Stephanie there reminds me of Katie Homes, not only does she look like her, but she even have the same mannerisms as she does. So her story is awesome, and I love her charm and she seems like a wonderful person, and so shout out her husband for having such good taste in choosing a mate, he must be a really special guy, and congratulations to the both of them for choosing to buy a Tesla. Cheers 🥂
I'm so boring naming my model 3 T3SSI3... Lol.
Great interviews. You have a new subscriber!
The First Lady went from one extreme, Lincoln Navigator gas-guzzler to the Tesla. Can’t get over the hidden adverse environmental trade-offs. Bird in the hand..
I have a 2024 Tesla model as full self driving absolutely love the car. I’ve been following Tesla from its conception. Won’t have any other kind of vehicle but Tesla.
People in this video share how how I feel about my Tesla- when I drive gas engine car I feel like I am driving old technology-like 8 track, model T, - I have solar on my house so I pay 0 for gas too. Pretty neat. Especially since I live in California where regular gas is $4.40 a gallon now. Irrelevant gas prices -cool to fill up tank using the sun. Is this cool or what. Gotta love the technology
Tesla owners are such nice people
Nice presentation, very interesting.
Tire replacement around 22k ,Steering link replacement around 44k ,1500$ When they lowered the price of the new ones it killed the value of my 2 Tesla’s,Model 3 ride fairly stiff
Charge anguish and short range. Rich people with multiple cars!
I just got back from a trip in my Tesla Model 3 LR, from Melbourne to Brisbane - over 4,000 Km - that would have cost me $1600 in my Ford XR 8 Falcon (5L V8) but cost me $260 in the Tesla. The car was silent the whole way and didn't emit a single puff of polution the whole time. Of course you wouldn't buy a Tesla to save money on fuel, but the big surprise was how FSD changes long distance driving. I was easily able to drive 9 hours a day without a sore arse, feeling tired or sleepy. I will never go back that's for sure.
In Europe we definitely buy Teslas to save money on fuel.
@@grahamleiper1538 I live in the US, and was averaging about 22,000 mi/yr. When I bought my M3 I calculated that it would save me almost $2K/yr in gas, and that is at subsidized US gas prices, pre-COVID. In Europe you must save some serious cash.
@@grahamleiper1538 and because of the cheap maintenance costs.
@@mcherry8010 and cheap tax, no ULEZ charges.
Just 2 tyres and screenwash for over 30,000 miles.
@@garyco766 save a bit more than that on about half the mileage.
Thank you for sharing.
Until March I drove my 2007 Mazdaspeed3 (loved my car). I knew my next car would be an EV. I waited because I really wanted an EV hatchback but my car started dying, and like Stephanie when I started shopping around, used car prices were ridiculous, and other new cars were not available for months. I had driven an S and love its looks and had been waiting for a used one. I went to test drive a 3LR, YP, and a Leaf and put the deposit down that night. My wife recently purchased an ID4 after sharing the 3 because she couldn’t go back to ICE. We both share a single 110V circuit for charging at home. We don’t even have to plug-in daily and it’s totally fine (will install level 2 soon though).
Tesla is a awesome company; the future.
I recently seen a Chinese electric car that had the great concept of having a standard size battery for every model they have. Instead of paying $40K + you pay about $10K less and it comes with no battery at all. They have a monthly battery subscription for about $12.99 a month and you take your vehicle to a battery station where they change your drained battery for a newly charged one in about 5-7 minutes. About the same time as filling up your car. Then they inspect and test every battery before charging and replace any bad cells so the next person always gets a good battery. This seems like a no brainer way of doing it. Even the big 4 Japanese motorcycle companies agreed to make all their batteries alike so that they can be swapped between not only models but, between brands. I think al EV vehicle manufacturers should also agree to a standard battery size just like we have AA,AAA,C, & D for other battery products. And just this month in California we all had to cut back on electricity usage between 4-9 PM because of heat waves. This is probably about the same time that most EV drivers charge their vehicles at home. So how is everyone supposed to charge their cars if we don't have enough power plants?
The quick battery swap was in Tesla’s original concept too. Until recently, there was an unoccupied battery swap station at Harris Ranch in California. I don’t know if it was ever operational.
Its like driving Luke Skywalker's sand speeder but all quiet, more seating, and more cargo space.
An excellent description! I like it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👊👊👊
According to my Tesla app charging stats, I spent approximately $800 in electric charging and saved approximately $1.8K in equivalent gasoline charges in a year. Net savings is approximately $1.0K. I pay about $2.3K in county property taxes for my Tesla, plus a road usage tax (normally would be collected at the gas pump for gas vehicles), which brings my total Tesla taxes to approximately $3.3K minus $1.K which totals about $2.3K total charging and county tax/usage fees. A gas vehicle would cost me a minimum of $3.5-$4.0K in gas alone, before county property taxes. There’s no question that electric saves on that expense. When electric prices come down, it will be a no brainer, but for some people, it’s not financially tenable at the moment.
Interesting witnessing Elon's free ad push with Space X using Teslas have its effect in that first story. Nice!
My Model S has free lifetime supercharging. Its great.
Now You Know on their first episode = buying Tesla stock = buying model Y here in New Zealand // pickup Nov-Dec
So I saw a red Tesla roadster in down town Denver a plethora of years ago, and immediately knew what it was. I tried to keep up with it from the light. I doubt he was even trying, and still pulled away quickly. Since then I have been keeping tabs on Tesla, and have seen it grow extremely well. There is still just something nostalgic about a turbo 4 banger or a v8 with the rumbly exhaust and loud sound when getting on it.
I am seriously wondering how I can achieve getting a Tesla.
I do have questions.... Does it have AC, how well does it work? Does it have a heater? Stereo? What about the maintenance costs? Brakes, shocks, ????? What else is there to maintaining these? I have heard people saying things about the long term recycling or disposal of the batteries and how terrible it will be for the environment? How about the cost of replacing the batteries?
Please if ANYONE has answers to these questions, I would love to know. I am seriously thinking maybe I should get rid of all the stuff I have that burns gas or diesel, and i vest in a Tesla.
Give me a little time and I will try to make a video better answering some of those questions for you 👍🏻👍🏻 We have several videos already at different stages of production, so it may be a couple of weeks; but I will do my very best to get all your questions answered as thoroughly as I can
I have a 2015 Model S with free supercharging it has done over 200,000kms and lost about 7% autonomy since new. It would have displaced at least 10 tons of fuel so far. I'm sure that it is far easier to recycle 600kgs of battery than 20 or 30 tons of fuel i would have used before the battery is no longer useable. There is very little servicing to do, I change the cabin air filter myself, it needs air con service from time to time, windscreen wipers and fluid. Brakes are still original, and i live in the Alps... Bad side of it is it eats tyres for breakfast, build quality is only average, and labour rates are very high when something does go wrong. I can also charge from my PV panels when at home.