Considering Model Y

Tires, brakes, washer fluid, and wipers are about the only things to maintain. Edit: forgot the air filter!

How bothersome have you found the charging to be? How expensive?

Make sure it is HW4 as it changed in 2023. This looks like it is just out of the 4 year 50K warranty. Still has battery warranty and charging is hardly every a problem. You have a home charger or a way to charge if in an apartment?

Can you charge at home? If so, it's no hassle at all and at 0.12 cents a kwh it is far cheaper than gas even with the lower gas prices. Depends where you live. California electric rates are much higher but then again so is gas. If you can't charge at home and have to use superchargers then it might be more of a hassle. Also depends on how much you drive on a daily basis, if 200 miles a week around town then one trip to the supercharger per week. On road trips, I stop every 2 - 3 hours for 10 - 15 minutes but by the time I'm done with a potty break it is ready to go. Superchargers are more expensive and come out to about the same price as gas nowadays.

I’m not bothered by charging at all. It’s not harder, just different. Cost will depend on your local electric rates and if you have charging at work/home. It will vary from being almost free to just as expensive as gas if you are mostly supercharging. Almost everyone will recommend getting a charging setup for you home to get the most benefit out of an EV. This is doubly true if you happen to live in a cold climate.

Charging at home is much cheaper than paying for gas, but it won’t be as cheap as you think (especially if you’re in a cold climate). I just came from an ICE car that, while inefficient at 21-22mpg, had a big enough tank that I could get ~330-40 miles between fill ups. If you drive a lot expect to “fill” your tank maybe twice as much per week. I’m still happy and have zero regrets. But as someone who lives in a cold area and has a long commute, I’m charging more than I thought I would. Not that it’s inconvenient with a home charger.

My 23 MY Y has 31k miles, I haven't done anything to it at all. Maybe washer fluids from costco, and 2 wiper sets. and ton of accessories on amazon.

I've only been in a 23 Y for about a month, but loving it. Bought used from Tesla directly, which extended the factory warranty by an extra 10k miles or 1 year. This would be the case even if the one you purchase is at the factory 50k limit (if you buy used from Tesla). Like someone else said, you may want to verify if it's a hardware 3 or 4 car. They did make the change on the model year 23 vehicles. I got a HW3. These will still do full self driving. I've been using it and not really had issues. I have been in a 23 HW4 model Y since and didn't notice a HUGE difference. HW4 are the only ones getting FSD updates currently though. If you don't plan to subscribe to FSD then it wouldn't be a big deal. I didn't plan on it, but I'm actually loving FSD. Not sure I will actually pay for it when my 3 month trial ends, but maybe for long trips as needed. The ideal scenario for owning and charging an EV is if you can install a charger at home. You'd have to do some research on superchargers or public charging in your area/at work etc. If you're only doing 20-30 miles a day, that's doable by getting the tesla mobile connector and powering it from a 110v outlet which you likely have if you have a garage. It charges slow, but if you're connecting it when you get home and letting it charge overnight until you leave, you can charge those 20-30 miles overnight (someting like going from 65% to 80%). I did this for the first few weeks until I got my 240v installed in my garage. I just recently took a trip and got home with 20%. I charged up to 80% in 4-5 hours (was done before I went to bed). This was a game changer in confidence for me. I know on the occasions I need to charge up to 100% or need a deep charge, I can do it in hours and not need to let it ride the 110v for 12-24+ hours, OR go to my local supercharger. It's so convenient to plug in when you get home for the day and wake up to a full (80%) battery. You only want to charge to 80% for daily driving, for the long term health of the battery. You can charge up to 100% when needed, most likely you'll only use 10-20% a day, unless you have a special case. Most people will never use anywhere near 80% in day to day driving. Supercharging is the most convenient, over other public chargers as you just show up and plug in, your Tesla account already has your payment method and it just works. No adapters, credit card, apps needed. That said, you can still charge at all of these other places if needed. Just not quite as easy/quick. My home electric rate is $0.09 per kw so my normal daily charging of 20% or less, costs me somewhere in the ballpark of $1.10 a day. Most superchargers in my area are $0.25-$0.38 per kw. Most 3rd party fast chargers I've seen are $0.40 and up. Check where your nearest service center is as well. For me it's just over an hour away. Not the end of the world, but can be inconvenient if you need service and Tesla isn't known for the best communication/service. I have had to take my car in for one warranty repair (failed seal on rear liftgate that was letting water into the trunk area, common on 21-23 model Y's from what I researched). They gave me a loaner car, but it did take a whole day off work to have the work done. Finally there are some up front costs to consider. Adapters for charging at none Tesla(NACS) stations. Every car should come with a J1772 adapter, which many slower public chargers use (think banks, work, grocery stores). This used to be the standard port until all manufactures have adopted the NACs port moving forward. I also purchased a CCS1 adapter which is what many of the 3rd party fast chargers use. Some new installs are now including CCS1 and NACS, but in my rural area, the ones I would need to use are all CCS. This adapter from Telsa is $200. Installing the home charger can also vary widley in price depending on your location, how far your breaker panel is from your charger location etc. I was quoted $1200-1500 to install by electrictians, not including the $300 mobile charger from Telsa. I priced out the materials + permit from my city and did it myself for \~$650. I'm comfortable enough with DIY to do it, not all are. Keep in mind by panel was as far as it could possibly be from my garage install location. About 90' of wire needed, roughly $400 for that alone. Many homes have the panel in the garage and you can probably get it done for under $500 by a pro. Insurance was also slightly higher than any gas vehicle I quoted. Not crazy high though. You just need to do some rough math (AI helps alot with doing this) to compare your true cost of ownership over a gas car. I'm 100% going to save on gas. The app keeps track of this for you. I've spent $26 on electric so far, and thats roughly $200 in gas for my area in one month. My gas savings and higher insturance is likely a wash for the first year with paying for a charger and install costs up front. In the end, I really do think it will save money (no maintenance like you mentioned), but even if ownership costs ends up being the same as a gas car, I'm driving the car I want and have dreamed of. These cars are just different and simple. My wife who knew nothing about EVs until we got one, is loving it. Hope to see you in a EV soon!

Parts are more expensive. Someone crashed into my parked car going mph and it cost over 7000 dollars to get fixed. Now if you do something to it.... Your definitely filing an insurance claim Insurance is more expensive Charging is a big deal. If you do not have a home solution do not get an ev. FSD is still supervised. Many people will tell you they do everything hit drive. This is incorrect. You are responsible for the car 100% of the time. It is not a license to drive distracted. You didn't put a price.... But if you're going to be paying 30k + for a used car consider a new ice vehicle. Doesn't make sense to buy a car with a fading warranty and high mileage when you can get a brand new one with a warranty and good gas mileage.

Insurance is expensive. Tab renewal is absolutely ridiculous. $520 for a sticker. I save on gas because I only charge at home, but the savings are eaten up by the insurance.

Really easy at home. We pay about 5.6 cents per kwh. With the efficiency of the Y that is about 1.5 cents per mile. Our rates are low. I am in Texas. Your rates may be higher. We have a night time time-of-use plan where charging is cheap from 11pm-6am during which we can easily fully charge the Y at 40 amps.

We've had our 23 MYLR for 3 years and 30k miles. No issues whatsoever other than wear and tear.  Only repairs and maintenance I've done so far: - I've patched the tires a couple of times from punctures  - replaced one tire in the first year (expensive).  - Rotated tires myself - refilled washer fluid - Wipers were rarely used and still good so haven't replaced yet. For our use case, the MYLR is perfect for family road trips around CA, especially with FSD and caraoke..lol. Superchargers are everywhere so no range anxiety. Our bladders and stomachs give up before the battery level goes too low so the 30 minute charging is not a hassle. It also has games and video streaming apps built-in to help pass the time. Remotely controlling and monitoring the car helps when we're out of town. Comfort, space, and performance are just right for us. I opted to add a hitch receiver so I can attach a carrier or small trailer if needed (but will surely reduce range). I had to install a roof shade coz summers here are hot and sunny so you feel it through the glass roof. It's tech is also well integrated with the car so everything "just works". It does have some downsides: - auto wipers sometimes quirky - Autopilot and FSD do some silly things once in a while so you really need to be attentive  - when you get used to the Tesla experience, going back to less tech cars becomes a comical experience full of blunders - insurance and registration costs are higher.  maybe this is same for other cars in same price range? I don't know... - I heard getting service and repairs through Tesla SC can be a nightmare and expensive but I don't have experience with this yet.

There’s a lot but at the end of the day it’s a car. I love mine to death, even a year later. Best car we ever got and I don’t think I’ll ever go back to another car unless the competition catches up. The only complaint I have is the insurance is not always correct when it comes to scoring…. But it’s “ok.” It’s annoying to say you were speeding when it read the sign wrong z

The registration depends on the state. Texas is $275 or so per year for an EV, $200 more than a gas car. But we also don't have to spend time/effort getting emissions testing.

Here are the big topics for me: 1. I wouldn’t recommend if you can’t charge at home. Supercharging is expensive and not convenient for day to day use. Don’t try and convince yourself it will be super easy. 2. Get an insurance quote. This might make the decision easy. Insurance can be superior expensive, although not always. It’s seemingly random. 3. Maintenance can be expensive if your car unfortunately needs it. 4. Really analyze your use case to make sure an EV is right for you. How much are you driving, where are you driving, are there superchargers where you’re going if you regularly make longer trips. 5. Figure out your energy costs and expected usage if you think going electric will save you lots of money. You might be surprised how expensive it can be depending on location, especially if you’re going to rely on supercharging. 6. If electricity is cheap, keep in mind that you’re really only saving a significant amount if you’re putting on a lot of miles. Even if charging is free, you’re not saying a ton if you only drive 5,000 miles a year.

120.000km on my model Y LR DM 2023. Just tyres, nothing else. Just loving it. It just works and has great range.

I just bought a 23LR AWD MY with 15k miles (HW3) for $30k. I switched from an ICE to the Tesla and I’ve loved it. Tesla’s drive completely different because you don’t use the brake. I’m taking my first road trip tomorrow and can’t wait.

'23 Y with about 15000km. Had one maintenance visit only. Best car I've owned.

I charge at home, level 2, so I can come home to a fully drained battery (lowest has been 9% over 2.5 years) and be fully recharged in less than 8 hours. It’s the best life hack. I also have solar, so energy is almost free.

Do tou have a charger at home or work? If not, dont get one.

And the cabin air filter, maybe once a year

I have a 2023 Model Y and have had zero maintenance needs. Love the car.

What is insurance like? I've seen some wild numbers.

Generally like my Model Y although I do t have a charger at home so it actually can get pretty expensive charging at all the stations. Also can be a pain when driving on longer drives or when I’m in places that are more rural

Yeah I forgot that!

I’m leasing a Late December 2024 build going into my second year and absolutely no issues to report it’s been reliable since day one and I’m currently at 15,000 miles. I would look around for a Model Y with less miles and most importantly if you can wait until 4th Quarter of 2026 when alot of the lease returns are coming up you could get a better deal just saying

I’ve had my MYLR since March of 2024 and I’ve put washer fluid in it once and installed a set of tires and that’s it

How the heck to you only pay $250 for registration, and still no income tax. How about insurance? You guys are spoiled over there.

Insurance is about $1700 every 6 months for four cars with full coverage - a 23 Model Y, a 20 Mode 3, an old Civic and an old Dodge truck with full coverage. Having my 24 year old son on my policy and driving the Model 3 raises our rates. While there is no income tax, we pay a lot for property tax - around $5400/year for 2200 square foot house on a 1/3 acre.

Damn I pay more in insurance with Juniper than all your 4 cars. How is that freaking fair. Being a new driver sucks.

Depends where you are. I’m in California and pay $0.46 kWh. I’m definitely not saving any money driving this car but it’s super fun to drive.

At least you probably get cool weather. We have to live in Texas in summer -- some years we have had over 80 100 degree days. It was in the upper 80's this week.

I don't like how narrow the back windshield viewable area is XD

Does 115 degrees sounds appealing to you? We don’t have anything good here. 😂

You got us beat. We rarely go over 108F.

not sure what car you're coming from but be ready for a bouncy ride full of rattles. do test drive it on a rough road to get a better feel of the car. tech and speed wise, its a great car.

I can tell you that a 2026 is a better option. With the best interest rate on used cars being 5-7% the .9% they offer on brand new vehicles puts the two payments close enough to think about buying new. If you don't think you will qualify for it don't even sit in the new ones or you will never go back.

Brakes?? Tell me u don’t own a tesla without telling me

Yup.

Same scenario here. Coming from a Chevy Cruze to the exact config you're in. Loving it!