Tesla is the biggest EV maker in the world but the repair costs associated with its electric cars can be shocking.
The repair costs associated with Tesla cars could be a problem for a whole bunch of people looking to jump on the EV bandwagon. Tesla is the face of the EV revolution in the last decade. In fact, initially, an electric car was synonymous with Tesla. However, there have been numerous new players in the market from various countries around the world. Furthermore, legacy carmakers have also pivoted their business and commenced the production of EVs. Almost all of them have announced ambitious plans of going carbon-neutral in the coming years. But what does it actually cost to repair a Tesla? Let’s find out!
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Repair Costs of Tesla Cars
The video has been uploaded by Ryan Shaw on YouTube. He is a popular YouTuber who owns a Tesla Model Y. He talks about various real-world cases where fellow Tesla owners have shared their experiences with repairing their EVs. Generally, it is an established fact that EVs need much lower maintenance compared to traditional internal combustion engine cars due to fewer moving parts, no engine oils, gear oils, air filters, etc. There is just an electric motor and the battery that form the majority of the powertrain. Hence, the maintenance is quite low.
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However, in the real world, there are multiple occasions where the cars could get involved in a mishap or other predicaments. What does it cost to repair it? He lists out numerous cases where Tesla car owners shell out a lot of money on the tyres alone. This is because the tyres get worn out easily since the EVs are heavy and the torque is instant for lightning-fast performance. Apart from that, there are cases where the owners have shared their plight when their cars are involved in accidents.
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The YouTuber shows his personal situation where his Model Y crashed two times. On one occasion, the total repair cost was $8,701 and for the second scenario, it was a whopping $23,614.36. This was just for repairing the rear bumper, tailgate and some electronic equipment after his EV was rear-ended. What is worse is the fact that the time needed for repair is huge since the spare parts are not produced in large quantities. Also, there are not enough Tesla service centres in all parts of the country. Resultantly, it took an unbelievable 58 days for the repair of the YouTuber’s Model Y. Similar stories have been reported by other Tesla owners. As a result, many insurance companies are simply writing off the Tesla cars.
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What We Think
Before deciding to buy any car, people consider the cost of repairs and maintenance over a long period of time. While the battery of EVs is generally covered under an 8-year warranty, they could last for the entire lifetime of the cars. However, the other repair costs of Teslas could be a huge problem for the owners. Therefore, make sure to consider all these factors before buying an EV. While the overall maintenance costs are low, if accidents occur, one might have to shell out more than he/she expected.
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