True cost of Tesla ownership after 150,000 miles
[$49,783] Purchase price
2019 Model 3 SR+
Black paint
White interior
Full self driving
[$2,700] Loan interest
$25k down, $25k financed
3.99% for 72 months
Paid off ~8 months early
[$2,321] Maintenance
Cabin temp sensor replacement (warranty)
Side camera replacement (warranty)
Control arm replacement (warranty)
Low voltage battery ($121)
Control arm 2 replacement ($193)
Lower front lateral link 1 (682)
Driver seat sensor ($100)
Lower front lateral link 2 ($705)
Oil pump ($520)
[$4,632] Tires
Jul 2020 - $1120 - Michelin Pilot Sport (full set)
Sept 2021 - $674 - Michelin Pilot Sport (2)
Feb 2022 - $220 - Michelin Pilot Sport (1)
July 2022 - $1112 - Michelin Pilot Sport (full set)
May 2023 - $851 - Michelin Primacy MXM4 (full set)
Apr 2024 - $655 - Kumho Majesty (full set)
[$9,012] Charging
39,183.744 kwh
⅔ home
⅓ supercharging
(approx 50% savings on gas)
Extras
$37 NEMA 14-50
$377 Home charger
$72 Cabin air filters x2
$15 Wiper fluid
$100 Wipers
$60 Paint repair kit
Taxes
$400/year
Insurance
$98/mo
$62,377 total
$0.36 per mile
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Why Tesla?
3:51 Purchase cost
5:20 Repairs and maintenance
11:00 Tires
13:25 Extras
14:10 Damage
15:41 Charging
17:49 Taxes/insurance
18:35 What did I not include?
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