- Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:51 am
#4187
Tesla Model Y 10-Year TCO: Myth or Reality?
A recent CleanTechnica article lays out a compelling case for the incredibly low 10-year total cost of ownership of a used Tesla Model Y. 60 cents a mile? Is this achievable for the average owner, or are we looking at some serious rose-tinted glasses?
The author makes some interesting assumptions: negligible depreciation after year 5, minimal repair costs thanks to an extended warranty, and rock-bottom fuel expenses due to home solar. While these scenarios are plausible for some, how realistic are they for most? What unforeseen costs could throw a wrench in these calculations? Think unexpected repairs outside the warranty, battery degradation, or fluctuations in insurance premiums.
Furthermore, the comparison with the RAV4 and BMW feels somewhat skewed. Are we comparing apples to oranges here? Shouldn’t factors like performance, technology, and luxury be weighed against cost? Is a direct price comparison truly fair?
Let’s delve into the nitty-gritty. Those of you with real-world Model Y ownership experience, chime in! What has your TCO looked like? Do these projections align with your reality? What advice would you offer prospective buyers considering long-term ownership?
Finally, the elephant in the room: Full Self Driving. The author explicitly omits FSD from the equation. But how might achieving Level 5 autonomy disrupt these cost projections? Could robotaxis or other FSD-enabled services offset ownership costs significantly, or is this just wishful thinking?
Let the debate begin!
A recent CleanTechnica article lays out a compelling case for the incredibly low 10-year total cost of ownership of a used Tesla Model Y. 60 cents a mile? Is this achievable for the average owner, or are we looking at some serious rose-tinted glasses?
The author makes some interesting assumptions: negligible depreciation after year 5, minimal repair costs thanks to an extended warranty, and rock-bottom fuel expenses due to home solar. While these scenarios are plausible for some, how realistic are they for most? What unforeseen costs could throw a wrench in these calculations? Think unexpected repairs outside the warranty, battery degradation, or fluctuations in insurance premiums.
Furthermore, the comparison with the RAV4 and BMW feels somewhat skewed. Are we comparing apples to oranges here? Shouldn’t factors like performance, technology, and luxury be weighed against cost? Is a direct price comparison truly fair?
Let’s delve into the nitty-gritty. Those of you with real-world Model Y ownership experience, chime in! What has your TCO looked like? Do these projections align with your reality? What advice would you offer prospective buyers considering long-term ownership?
Finally, the elephant in the room: Full Self Driving. The author explicitly omits FSD from the equation. But how might achieving Level 5 autonomy disrupt these cost projections? Could robotaxis or other FSD-enabled services offset ownership costs significantly, or is this just wishful thinking?
Let the debate begin!
- By Anonymous