Tesla Model 3 vs Lexus ES 300h: True 5 Year Ownership Cost Comparison (All-Electric Car vs Hybrid)

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[@sampsalol]

What a silly premise. A model 3 is nowhere near the luxury and quality of an ES. The model 3 is closer to a Fiat Punto than the ES, yet it costs just slightly less than the ES. The obvious smart pick here is the ES because you get a lot more value for your money.

[@xmaniac99]

Yeah except the Punto will last 25 years and do 500k km no problem and you can fix everything cheaply yourself with a hammer and duck-tape.

[@MuscleBandit]

​@xmaniac99 Same for the Lexus only the parts are gonna cost more because we get what we pay for. These comparisons are all apples and oranges.

[@melluzi]

@@MuscleBandit Lexus parts are Toyota parts. I am no FIAT expert but Toyota maintenance is significantly cheaper than for instance VAG. Why are all such videos posted by unemployed or retired people? For others time wasted while charging also costs money.

[@AhmedYehias]

Dude stop comparing different categories of cars against each other! The ES is business executive car & a mid size sedan, a model 3 is a compact non executive car!! A correct comparison would a Model S to the ES or Model 3 to the IS. Model 3s to 3 Series not 5 Series and so on! You need to be fair!

[@ghostmane2643]

You're weird bruh

[@braydenmashburn9992]

@@ghostmane2643 But he's right??? This is like comparing a Ford Expedition to a Cadillac Escalade

[@JaspreetSingh-kn5qr]

That Lexus gon run a 5-600k miles with no problem

[@quasarsavage]

Same w the tesla haha... well at least when the million mile battery upgrades drop in mid 2020s

[@seandavis2520]

​@quasarsavage .. but the body and seats will fall apart at 50k .. Tesla has a way to go.. the fit and finish is horrible vs the price

[@AI-qd4vb]

Yeah sure, thats why the roads are filled with 600k Lexus'. You fanboys are really something.

[@AI-qd4vb]

@@seandavis2520 Wonder how those millions of Tesla drivers do without body or seats... Tesla barely started 10 years ago in the premium market and has kicked Lexus' to the fuckin curve. By the time the EV revolution is over Tesla might end up being the nr1 manufacturer in the world, sporting quite a privileged spot in the automotive history, while Lexus' with luck will continue to be the pretending premium brand for posers and rich wannabes that cant afford to buy or mantain proper premium cars.

[@vasyls1767]

​@quasarsavage It's 2024 and still no million mile Tesla batteries😂

[@stockey]

After the warranty is over, good luck with your Tesla, repair are ludicrously high, because they break.

[@NoOne-im3cs]

I agree. I work at Lexus dealership and we give a 10+ warrianty on batteries for free. (Only hybrid models)

[@prakashpatel3151]

He is lying about insurance. I called my insurance company and they wanted $4000 per year to insure Tesla.

[@djplonghead5403]

Don’t worry, repairs for Lexus, specifically paying for insurance, are also high just because of how coveted they are.

[@goldsmithbadr9404]

Come on this is on paper, but in reality lexus have more advantages like its luxury and reliable, one tank will give 600 mile journey and you only need 3 minutes to full a pay comparing to 250 mile in 15 minutes and don't forget the beautiful design of lexus, keep in mind driving lexus is an experience it self any way it worth it

[@themodelcitizen988]

According to my research it takes 30 minutes to fully charge a Tesla IF you find a fast charger.

[@cptdenny007]

I leased a 2020 Lexus ES 300h after test driving all Tesla’s models. I really wanted to go with a EV this time. However after my extensive research it was not to be. I live in South Florida. My closest Tesla dealer is 60 miles away. My local Lexus dealer is only 6 miles away. Lexus incentive was 0% interest on my 3 yr lease or purchase. I also got the $1000 military rebate which Tesla didn’t offer plus a another $1000 rebate as a repeat customer. And to top all this off I negotiated where my Lexus dealer paid for my fuel use for 30K miles which my lease was for. There’s no incentive for buying a Tesla in Florida. My Lexus dealership offers free car washes and the best complementary snack bar for their customers on the East Coast of S. Florida. In my personal opinion, the model 3 drives no where as luxurious as the Lexus ES 300h. The model 3 is very fast however rather noisy. It’s interior material (called vegan leather) is nothing more than vinyl. Tesla’s quality, finishes at the bottom for reliability. Don’t get to where you ever need body work on a Tesla, it could take months for those parts here in the US. I do appreciate Tesla’s attempts at technology though. Perhaps in another 2 years I’ll take another look at Tesla again.

[@flawns]

Lexus incentive was 0% interest!! wtf

[@AI-qd4vb]

Bro, you can say anything you want about Tesla's quality but drive quality, especially when compared to a frikin mcpherson strutted fwd like that shitty ES, is fuckin sublime. The laggy, sluggish and noisy powertrains in that Lexus feel like the bronze age next to any electric powertrain.

[@cptdenny007]

@@AI-qd4vb another Tesla fan-boy that never experienced luxury. Looks like Elon Musk even agrees, dropping the prices of his Teslas by tens of thousands of dollars. Guess you got caught holding the bag on your deprecated 4 wheel iPad.

[@MuscleBandit]

​@@cptdenny007well said. All very true.

[@cptdenny007]

Well it’s now 2 years later from my original post. My 3 year Lexus lease expired 2 weeks ago. With only 16K miles on the clock I decided to purchase my end of lease Lexus ES 300h. I did take another look at Tesla like I said I would and even though Tesla prices have significantly fallen, I decided against Tesla at this time. I don’t drive cars much, my choice of transportation is my 2015 Harley Road Glide CVO with 140K miles on the clock. Even though my Harley gets about 10 mpg less than my Lexus, it’s still my preferred ride.

[@henryadams1473]

What about the cost to install a charging station?

[@losiglowful]

That was a decent analysis. Not all the items are apples to apples though. The ES is a nicer car than the Tesla. Fit and finish, overall build quality, ride comfort and road noise are all considerably better in the ES. The two are really different classes of cars. Tires wear out faster on Tesla's due to weight. Parts and repairs are MUCH more expensive on a Tesla. Not to mention that even a decent intermediate DIY mechanic generally can't work on them. I like Tesla. Eventually I think I'll own one. But a hybrid, especially a Toyota brand hybrid, has significant advantages over a Tesla as it currently stands. I suspect that may change in the future.

[@kexia]

Lexus IS truly a luxury car. The details that they put into their car. No where is Tesla close. But Tesla is new and pride with high tech. They are two different animals. I drove my Lexus to the ground. All I had to do was change its engine oil, brakes , filters , wipers , tires. All DIY but tires. There won’t be anything DIY for Tesla. My brother just got a model 3 and their paint job is a joke. Lol . I will consider a model Y sometimes in the future. Great video though!!!

[@NoOne-im3cs]

Tesla is like a high tech toy car ( it is not luxury). Lexus has better services and it is luxury focused factory.

[@mmarciniak]

…and the Tesla is UGLY!

[@PakistaniAndScottish]

@@NoOne-im3csit is basically a luxury car because of its comfort

[@PakistaniAndScottish]

@kexia It’s actually the Lexus ES

[@AI-qd4vb]

Luxury my ass. Its frikin filled with hard plastics, fake wood trim, fake leather and a joke of an infotainment... Funny you speak about the paint job on the Tesla. You think your water based paint on the Lexus is better? Orange peel galore. The ES is a fancy Camry. Nothing else. Drives like shit, doesnt keep up in the luxury department with any real premium competitor other than maybe those silly Acura. Heck, its been tested it cant even keep up in the noise department with sporty germans like the BMW who dont even put that much effort on the "luxury" aspects of their cars.

[@driversteve9345]

But the Lexus ES is SO MUCH BETTER than a Tesla!!! The seats are WAY MORE comfortable and you have a MUCH MUCH BETTER LOOKING interior with the Lexus!!! I Do Not like how Tesla Model 3 has a big screen in the middle but not provide a driver dashboard to show common things like speed! I would DEFINITELY feel cheated in a Tesla!!! No thanks!!!

[@goldsmithbadr9404]

And the most important point is to full lexus you need 3 minutes to get 600 miles journey while you need at least 15 minutes if not more to get 250 mile in tesla

[@thepcuser5469]

@@goldsmithbadr9404 besides teslas are FUCKING TABLETS ON WHEELS

[@Servetus54]

Buy used cars, will save most money.

[@gummoonamerica]

Buying a couple of years old hybrid will knock off 30 to 40% from MSRP and still save ton of money. I have just purchased 2018 Hyundai Ioniq SEL with 12k miles on for $16.5k plus TTL which gets me anywhere 52 to 58MPG avg. Original MSRP.was 26k with an option and I saved $10k with all factory warranty still remaining. I would like to purchase a model 3 but I cannot stop 4 times or more when I travel over 700 miles long distance trip 3 to 4 time a month. Then hybrid is more fitted to my need and save $$$$$ Local long drive each day like sales person or delivery is more suitable with EV cars. Happy with less then 300 bucks payment. I guess it all comes down to what is budget and willing to spend. On top of that Tesla's low profile rubber band(I call it) is too expensive to buy every so often. So all the gas money you saved goes to the low profile tire which does not last as normal 65 series 60k miles warranty tires do. Friend of mine has a model S with dual motor, he decided to get smaller set of wheels like 18 from 19 or 20 since he had to buy tires every 10 to 15k miles. 😂 (yes it is super fast and super fast to replace the tires)

[@davidbeppler3032]

Used 2019 model 3, $2k less than a 2020 model 3. Savings failed.

[@quackcement]

its a funny time especially in the uk where fuel is expensive. you would be better off spending ALOT more on an ev, maybe even triple if you plan on doing 100,000 miles in it

[@Servetus54]

@@quackcement well the electric car is fine I guess I'm not too wild about it being electronic and all those nice little payments that you have to make monthly and the possibility of your Social credit score being nuked forbade speak just like Twitter only on 4 Wheels and you need to use it but you can't

[@quackcement]

@@Servetus54 i was thinking more on the line of company car buyers. that said if it takes 25 years to do 100,000 miles its more cost effective to get something for a few grand plus think of the returns you could get investing that money. however if you did 100,000 miles in one year, buy, buy ,buy electric

[@texaswj]

There is no way you would need to replace the brakes on a ES Hybrid in 75000 miles. $1200 in repairs for one of the most reliable cars is a stretch to say the least. No where did he talk about the cost of installing a level two charge at home either. The model three can’t compare with the IS let alone a ES.

[@Janfey]

My 2019 ES with 178k km has original brakes still

[@McCarterly]

So let me get this straight, you add safety features to the Lexus to make similar features but you don’t compare the model 3 long range to try to make the range closer? This may be the most bias video I’ve seen in a while

[@edyartzi]

You should buy a 5 year old ES300h for 15k. Keep it for 5 years. That’s the way to save money. Spending less much less.

[@sizif717]

This video did not point out the main differences: Tesla - blazing fast. Lexus - very comfortable ride. And probably the most important - in a hybrid you don't have to go along with the hassle of finding working charging stations and wasting hundreds of hours of your life waiting. You may have to pay a few more $ in running cost, but you don't waste your most valuable asset in life - time! And reliability is another thing - Tesla still have to prove themselves, Lexus have build their reputation for over 30 years and are synonymous for Reliability.

[@Jc-si6pj]

I love relaxing and charging I get more stuff done actually my Tesla is like my office and even when I get home I’ll still sit in my car and watch movies KZbin on the Tesla screen so it’s about perspective here

[@luigifroelich1464]

The typicall purchase price of a tesla is not 39k. Your model 3 will not be deliverd if you do not spec it up to more than 55k.

[@codmott286]

yeah i dont know where this guy got his pricing unless he was duped by the Tesla website that uses gas/gov't incentives to artificially lower the price. A model 3 is 50k+ on average. Factor in subpar craftsmanship, unproven longterm battery life and lack of range/fueling infrastructure and the Lexus is the clear winner.

[@NoOne-im3cs]

I work at the lexus dealership. Our cars last more than 20 years. We have a tesla dealership next to us and their service is preety busy. As you said you pay a little more on the car but how all of our cars are delivered out of dealership Tesla just can imagine. Those are 2 different kinds of cars a luxury car and a electric car. But in 2021 we will introduce a electric UX . ( jou can watch how our cars are manufactured vs teslas)

[@jonnyg234]

Some of this data is way off.... $100/month for insurance on a Tesla. Lol. Also doesn’t take into account the nuisance of Tesla reliability.

[@markmorrissey6539]

Thanks for the info. Great video ! Let me know when production quality gets close to Toyota and ill buy that Model 3 or a Model Y . But it is not and waiting 3-5 weeks to get problems taken care from the factory unacceptable. Their infrastructure is just not there yet. I am hoping it will be because i would love to own.

[@simoncquach]

I'll be all in on electric vehicles when Toyota comes out with one. Sorry I trust Toyotas more than Teslas. From what I read Teslas has a lot quality issues.

[@johncahill3644]

@Simon You read wrong...Tesla Model 3's are bulletproof and gorgeous. Maybe you think the early "teething" problems when the models were first released never got ironed out. They did, long ago. Tesla leads the world in EV's and EV tech (software, chips, batteries etc). You'll be waiting a long time if you wait for Toyota to catch up.

[@techburnsca]

@@johncahill3644 bulletproof?!! You probably haven't heard of rich rebuilds. Tesla reliability rides on their amazing warranty. Once warranty is done, even wear parts are expensive to fix/replace, and you can't buy them elsewhere but Tesla.

[@cjh6678]

Lol Toyota has one😂

[@codmott286]

@@johncahill3644 bulletproof lmao, the car has been available for less than 5 years, more like 2-3 years in most markets, hardly enough time for testing.

[@XxAMS95xX]

Ther is one it's the bZ4X

[@issiewizzie]

wait for at least 4 years to see the build quality of the Tesla is or whats left of it

[@Tron-Jockey]

Aw Issie, is that the best you NADA shills can come up with?

[@yatimes6979]

The Lexus ES it's Versailles and Tesla it's Ikea!

[@SPINEVENTZ]

lexus is a better car and tesla prices went up by a lot on 2021. I do my Lexus maintenance at the Toyota dealer for cheaper... Your depreciation on lexus is not accurate.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

The reality is , no one will spend 10k replacing faulty batteries on a used tesla worth 10k . I believe this will destroy the used car market that will be flooded with pre owned teslas , that no one will buy. People have to acept the biggest expense to cars is depreciation , not fuel costs.

[@caleb8285]

Tesla has an 8 year factory warranty. Nothing comes near to its 8 yr. asking someone why they wouldn’t want to keep a Tesla for more than 8 years is like asking someone why they wouldn’t wanna keep and use an 8 year old iPhone. They are designed to upgrade not remain until dust. It’s an electronic. I love both Lexus and Tesla. They are both kings for a reason.

[@muffdriver69]

@@caleb8285 What are you talking about? I am driving my Lexus for 17 years and still strong. It's driven over 470,000km. My friend bought a crappy Ford falcon and it's driven over 500,000km lol.

[@codmott286]

@@caleb8285 you're crazy if you think the average person wont drive a car more than 8 years old. Heck even if a used Tesla is only 5 years old you have to fear only 3 years left before possible battery replacement.

[@Ikususiv]

Forgot to mention that EV tires are generally much more expensive than standard car tires and wear put much faster. So not only are you paying more per replacement tire, you do it more often. This can also drive up costs. Lexus engines will never die while the EV battery will most likely lose capacity over the course of 5 years, costing you precious range and more in charging. Not to mention that eventually you will have to replace the battery, which can cost anywhere from 12,000 to 20,000 dollars (If you replace all packs)

[@Wiki024]

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[@AI-qd4vb]

Any more other nonsense youd like to spew? Most Lexus' with more than 200k miles are toast. An engine wear can not be stopped no matter how much you will for it. An EV barely loses any capacity over 5 years also. Most brands offer you 10 year of battery warantee too. Check your facts next time.

[@zhongmingwu]

you forgot the opportunity cost of charging time (40 minutes per full charge?). fit and finish of tesla not anywhere close a real luxury car let alone a lexus. i think you should do a ownership cost of tesla vs chevy malibu which would be a fair comparison i also don't see the point of wasting time to get two cars priced very close to each other since u are doing cost per mile comparison

[@muffdriver69]

40 minutes is too long. Time is money.

[@cptdenny007]

@@muffdriver69 and that’s if no one’s in front of you waiting on a charge.

[@Nmcg-ye7xl]

Dude can bite my wiener if he thinks a 5 year old Lexus IS going to be only $15,000. Maybe trashed, wrecked, rebuilt or with a branded title. A retail ready, clean titled Lexus might lose 40% off MSRP after five years.

[@Connor-lj5vd]

Compare Tesla with KIA. That is the only brand poor enough to be near Tesla.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

KIA quality is better.

[@thepcuser5469]

@@benjaminsmith2287 yeah for sure it is, that’s just how BAD tesla quality is

[@mauriciolacruz]

First of all, a utilitarian Tesla CANNOT be compared to a Lexus of that size and luxury. And what about the expense of changing the complete battery set on an electric car that nobody talks about and after 8/10 years will cost you easily $15,000 to $20,000? And what about the bills to pay every malfunction/failure that all electric cars are much more prone to suffer vs thermal (e.g. petrol/diesel) engines? And what about the REAL residual value of an electric car after 10 years, especially if you haven't spent ($15,000 to $20,000) on replacing the exhausted complete battery set? Thermal engines are MUCH LONGER long-lived than any electric motor (if you look after them they can last a lifetime!) and, without a doubt, MUCH MORE economical to buy AND maintain, as well as MUCH LESS prone to breakage. Electric cars are NOT interesting (especially this prone-to-break UTILITARIAN Tesla). Not only because of all the mentioned above, but also because of many other reasons (lack of charging points, recharge time, autonomy, general reliability especially in very cold or hot weather, repair costs, repair technology and software specific to each brand and not for any independent workshop, etc.) Please, don't sell us smoke. Thank you!

[@jeffmartin3038]

The 300h coolant is 100k coolant. Not changed at 50k

[@XerxezsX]

The Lexus will last 20+ years the Tesla has problems with built quality since day one 😂😂😂

[@skylighteffect]

Does the Tesla have no Brakes??? 🤔🤑🤑🤑 And maybe it should be mentioned that the batteries after 5 Years will do not have that range anymore and the possible range drops extreme in cold conditions what does not have that big influence on the Lex 😉But anyway 👉 Thx 4 u'r work

[@jmatt98]

You hardly ever use your brakes on a Tesla. 90% of the time you use regenerative braking which does not wear down the pads.

[@NoOne-im3cs]

@@jmatt98 I work at the lexus Factory in Canada. And it uses 100% of renevable energy. Like you said regenerative braking and it is not charging from the wall.

[@trustinflames1022]

A very bias review. Why compare a compare a model 3 to an ES. The model 3 would be better off being compare to an IS. A model S would better off compared to the ES. The model 3 is a good car, it’s build quality is questionable at times and Tesla has seemed to address this recently. The built quality of a Lexus well, is probably the best out there. What about the potential repairs, a replacement battery in a Tesla is silly money.

[@jfloop77]

@Cleanerwatt: you should check the prices of ACU or door handles. Stuff that breaks in Tesla and costs an arm and leg. Check the price of breaks in Tesla. It's a senseless comparison that does not include hefty bills you're going to get with Tesla.

[@peteliotas9456]

Lexus hands down any time of the day period.

[@deepsekhon4166]

This is such a bad comparison. The ES is is a luxury car the the Model 3 is not. Seriously do your research to see which cars should be compared with each other.

[@copefrazier]

I don’t agree that the insurance cost is the same. I looked at the price to insure both in Boston and the Tesla was much higher.

[@ertanalanya]

Doesnt make sense at all !! Es300 way luxuries and bigger car then model 3. Everyone thinks that Tesla engine and battery will last a million mile but what about body and other parts ? How much will cost battery replacement ? Lexus will be on the road next 20 years for sure but Tesla is ? Hybrid Toyota or Lexus is much smarter decision then Tesla

[@sb971]

Ohio has a Dis-incentive by adding a $100/year fee to register hybrid cars and $200 year fee for full electric.

[@toankim30]

U forgot Lexus only take 5 mins to fill up gas Tesla take 30 mins minimum to charge time consuming to charge battery times by 5 years do u match is it worth it

[@franciscoacosta3200]

Thank you, interesting comparison. It seems the conclusion is in favor of Tesla, but there are many things that were not said. I agree with most of the audients. Lexus is a well established company that delivers high quality to their products. Tesla is still far away to reach such a quality. Furthermore, Lexus wins the autonomy race over Tesla. Gas stations outnumber electric stations, and also gasoline is charged much faster than electric charge is. The future will be electric cars, no doubt. However, today 2021, hybrid cars seem to be the kings. Greetings from Mexico.

[@olegs79]

Nice video. Hopefully in a year or two you'll be comparing Teslas against Corollas. Then we will know that the electric car age has arrived.

[@davidbeppler3032]

Tesla wins.

[@bryanflood3212]

I don't see how these two cars compare.. Lexus is in a different league on quality alone and never understood how Tesla was ever placed the the "Luxury" category. Tesla compares more to that of late 90's early 2000's Chevy products. You're also off on your assessment for the brake pads/ fluid on the Lexus. There are plenty of Toyota hybrids with 200+ thousand miles on the original pads.

[@CM-vt8vs]

Yeah, but how often You need to charge a tesla? and how many available well spaced charging stations are there ready to be used? and Are you the only one charging your tesla? NOOOO !!! Time is valuable... for me!!! Waiting 2 hours to charge my car? means a loss of earnings and and, twice I know people who owns teslas had to call a charger truck to charge their cars so in the mean time,,, they got stuck who knows where without power to run... but Ok, I am not all that hard headed... Electric vehicles are the future and if there is a car with long enough range power? then, that is totally the best choice... !

[@rbrown5141]

I want to start by saying I really like Tesla and Elon. With that said the maintenance cost of $1000 for the model 3 sounds to low! You can’t tell me in 5 years that the 15inch screen is still going to be functional after all everything runs thru it! Add in those cheap door handles and those fancy rims when you hit a pot hole! Nope, not buying that it will be that low for repairs, sorry!

[@harryzou930]

Paying close to $40k for a minimalist model 3 with 260 miles? Haha I'd rather pay $5k more to get Lexus, build and quality not on the same level.

[@ozerinx]

You need to redo this with toyota camry hybrid

[@macrolosses]

I can repair the battery in the lexus, not the tesla.

[@mcopanzan]

Would love to see an update on these, as Tesla jacked up their prices in recent months.

[@isddb]

Your videos are not actually a comparison between the two vehicles It's rather a statement as how good your favourite car which eventually is a T***a is period . Not all of us need the facilities in a Tesla how about comparing it to a basic Volkswagen golf or Honda City or a basic Toyota etc

[@kmonephanthavong7251]

Tesla fanboy!! Promoter.

[@TC-IceRyu091]

A poorly built electric toy designed to be obsolete as quickly as possible vs a true luxury car designed to last a long, long time. This is a true no-brainer.

[@outerspace6448]

You have a clear speaking voice which makes listening that much easier!!

[@Cleanerwatt]

Thank you!

[@digitandariel]

How much does it cost to tow Tesla from Canada to California few times a year? Asking for a friend.

[@Artificial_Intel_83]

Find me 2015 Lexus es 300h with less than 75k miles for $15k....you wont even find one for less than $25k..

[@chadboomershine9796]

I don't believe the insurance on a Tesla is that cheap. Also, the Lexus is a much larger and more comfortable car.

[@Cleanerwatt]

Call your insurance agent and get a quote for yourself and compare it to your current rate.

[@garyhernandez9870]

insurance $100 yeah right in your dreams

[@Cleanerwatt]

That is based off of an actual quote from Statefarm for myself - so yes this is real.

[@muffdriver69]

@@Cleanerwatt Bullshit. Not true in Australia.

[@AndyGrouch]

Still would buy Lexus any day of the week before Tesla.

[@HuyNguyen-ug4gs]

You do not count the cost of worrisome about driving in the far distance and wasting time to wait for your battery fully charged during the transitional time from fuel to full electric has just beginned, battery if is dead means Tesla is dead too, not worry much in the ES 300h and still save the fuel is the best choice, at the end Tesla must feed their batteries by the small engine on the go, I think it is comparable.

[@10mbc]

This aged like milk.

[@PontiacFan68]

Tesla is from china so i want Japan products they last

[@BladeRunner1994]

A lot of Lexus were built in Canada instead of Japan.

[@PontiacFan68]

@@BladeRunner1994 assembled in Canada but most engine parts are from Japan

[@wysockiw]

I knew in the beginning that would be "honest" and "objective " compare.... when I saw his shirt ..... definitely tesla fan

[@FU29988]

Dude compared a Hummer EV3 Omega to a Rivian R3

[@iluvtheblues]

Yeah, a Lexus ES300h is WAAAY above a model 3. A better comparison would be to compare the Tesla to a Camry or possibly Corolla. A few other things not accounted for in regards to the Tesla. I've heard tires wear out quicker due to the heavy weight. So in 75K, there might have been a second set of tires required. Also, although hard to put a price on, what about the time spent twiddling your thumbs on road trips while you sit waiting for a charger, then charging the vehicle. I have a 2012 Camry Hybrid that I bought with 45K and now has 251K. As others have stated, Toyotas/Lexi just tend to wear out tires and wiper blades with minimal parts breakage. I do my own oil changes every 5K miles. I also change the plugs myself every 100K. Other than that, my Camry Hybrid just fires up and runs, all the while returning 35-37 mpg. I love that car. It will actually be replaced by an ES300h in about a year when I retire. I'm planning on keeping the Lexus 10-15 years.

[@robertduklus6555]

4 years later.....Tesla 3 is the fastest depreciating car in the marketplace

[@ldowling2714]

Lexus front pads would be around 90k miles and rear would be around 110k to 120k for first time, coolant flush on mine, well it's still that strong colour pink and 257000miles later is still unchanged at dealership, my brothers garage had a guy come in with a model s, he had bought it a month or 2 previous and car was all good, 38000 euro and then the battery crapped itself and tesla wanted 18000euro to replace it, remember when you buy an electric car you are buying from the manufacturer through the dealership, when you come back to trade you are trading with the dealer not the manufacturer, sales don't want time bombs which put them on the hook for reviving g a car that now is scrap value, that's the bones of it, on the other hand companies mostly can and will take the hit and move on

[@MirMdSaym]

If you consider overall ownership experience with any similar models Lexus will always be miles ahead of Tesla

[@ScottAkridge]

Interesting to look at this in 2024. If you look at 2019 the depreciations were actually quite opposite. The tesla depreciated much much more. Lexes is work close to 8k more than the Tesla if looking now.

[@alvd8511]

Knowing what we know today, no way would I buy a Tesla Model 3. Tesla depreciation is terrible plus tires have to be replaced pretty often considering all the weight of the battery

[@paul8340]

Lexus beats tesla any day. 3 years ago, I bought a used 2018 lexus 300h with 21k miles for $20k. Killer deal. Its now 62k miles. In 3 years it was about $900 in maintenance. Lexus ride is better, more luxury with better quality interior. It's still worth more than $20k. I dont have to wait by the charger when im traveling far.

[@mt00a]

Tesla model 3 should be compared with a Corolla hybrid. Lexus ES300h is much more luxurious inside and outside.

[@BladeRunner1994]

Thought it gonna be a clear win for Tesla since you are wearing Cybertrunk t- shirt. But it turns out a pretty reasonable comparison. For the insurance part, I believe M3 will be more expensive than ES300h on average.

[@chaitu2k7]

Your analysis is not accurate , model 3 after 50k mile warranty breaks and costs a lot for repairs, also hybrid break pads lasts over 100k miles, Tesla model3 insurance is as high as 400 per month, I also think depreciation on a Lexus is not as high as 61%.also you did not mention that any individual shops or diy maintenance can be done on Lexus, not the same can be said for model3, for long trips lexus can go anywhere no problems, but for long trips without long breaks tesla won’t work, some people use a second car for long drives, when you consider these factors model3 costs more than a Lexus, don’t forget the crap build quality of Tesla’s.

[@afonsocarneiro]

bias review. Appels to Oranges comparison. Model 3 is not even close to a Lexus ES. Please reset your variables as these ones are not comparable. Use a toyota camry if you will but not a lexus es. And all cars need brake pads, tesla is not an exception (don't fall for this lie). And also why did you mentioned a depreciation of a ES from 2015 if the model 3 does not go back to 2015 ? why haven't you compared an ES from 2017 ? that was the first year of the model 3 ? All your review is bias

[@yasarpeker7457]

04:21 can not see brake fluid and brake pads cost of tesla. Did they invent new tech for braking ? if yes Good for tesla.

[@dariesto]

you forgot to include price of new battery for tesla after that period, and very likely costs of all other tesla failures (see reliability reports that Lexus always wins)

[@cadacabezaesunmundo6496]

Also add the charging installation at home and the fact that you have to be a home owner and have to purchase a home before you fully take advantage of an electric car because we do not have sufficient access to fast charging stations. It should be a case by case situation. You may offer a revised version of your comparison because if there is no convenient way to recharge the automobile then it will only be use for as far as the first charge goes.

[@goranjurkovic6796]

How can you compare car and a tv? Lexus to Tesla? 😂 If you have chosen Toyota vs Tesla would be more fair comparison.

[@ttran8538]

Why don't u show Tesla model price variant? Tesla fanboys, anyway model 3 performance $54990

[@kengoetz4567]

What a joke of a comparison. Not surprising from the look of his t-shirt. Good luck taking the Model 3 on a long cross-country road trip.

[@seandavis2520]

Wow.. in no way is a Tesla 3 a comparison to a Lexus 300h... The true comparison should be with a Corrolla or Prius .. and who in there right mind would buy a used 5 yr old Tesla with 80,000 miles, not knowing how long their Battery will last ? I'm sorry but maybe if you compared the Lexus to a Tesla S90 .. I've been in a multitude of Lexus and Toyota Models.. I've been in a Tesla 3 .. Y 90 .. the build quality is no where near a Lexus.. Comfort etc. Yes Teslas are awesome when you launch one but the fit and finish .. plastic feel of the car.. the dash which is a laptop screen off to the side.. Seriously the Model 3 comparison is way way off vs a 300h .. you should have made a model 3 vs Corolla Hybrid or Prius considering Tesla made the 3 to compete with them . Tesla couldn't make the 3 at $25k like they wanted to..

[@gaylongraham077]

Not factored is the repair cost time estimate. Lexus has a documented history of quality vs the repeated issues many Tesla owners report with fit and finish, software bugs etc. Factor in the time loss to fixing those issues and that $100 a month difference will surely decrease.

[@kdlange6052]

You cant figure tesla price with "upfront gas savings" of $2500 that's not accurate. True price is what you pay at delivery not "Expected" savings just like fed ev credit, not everyone would qualify for entire $7500 when it was available tesla pricing very deceiving. and since then 2 years later supercharging rates have varied times and amounts greatly as many as 4 times just in 2022 alone. Tesla model 3 now priced at $48,440!!!!!

[@estebandepaoli4574]

You can not compare the Tesla with the Lexus 300h , the materials and build quality on the Lexus IS way superior, Tesla feels cheap inside and the finished are terrible, you should compare with a base Corolla hybrid. Why you don’t compare with a model Y wait I know because Lexus will have 10k dollars on his favor . Oh and Lexus hold its value a lot ! Tesla lover lol , you need to do better review compared than this .

[@reginaldtubao6472]

I have done a lot of research and spoke with friends that have teslas..... they tell me that teslas eat tires. They are buying new tires every 7 to 9 months. Their cars are so heavy, torque is so strong, and they have to buy good tires so that they have grip. And the say a set is costing them $1,100. They complain of poor quality control and fit n finish. And dificulty to have service because there are no service dealerships they can go to. And $37k for a model 3. Last time I tried to buy I was quoted $63,000 and was told an 18mnth wait for delivery. The nail on the coffin for tesla was they have an average reliability rating of 2.5 of 5..... sorry but thats ford chevy territory - no thank you.....

[@EYUK1]

It is not apple to apple comparison. Lexus ES is luxury mid size sedan. Its reliability is top ranked. Tesla model 3 is a compact car. You will spend more time at the dealership service department than on the road. You have to decide if it worth to spend $12,777 in 5 years to have the "exceptional" ownership of Tesla.

[@andyyoo1209]

You’re leaving out the most important matter! Time spent at the charging station! Time is priceless! Try calculating that!

[@emrahny]

stupid depreciation estimate for Tesla Model 3. 5 year depreciation is about 30% of MSRP. Have the data. Better compare with a Civic or Corolla loaded.

[@MSG685]

Why are Teslas so ugly? Lucid makes much more attractive cars. It's like driving an egg with a big ugly ipad in the middle.

[@JohnDoe-ut3sz]

you are comparing Lexus (luxury, reliability and durability) vs Tesla (high tech). Lexus live more than 20 years. Tesla cant even fix their pain, horrible panels, non existent self driving, glitchy screen that you have to shutdown the car when the screen goes dark.

[@ClaymanStudio]

Neath comparison except you need compare it to a hybrid Camry, even a regular Camry is better than a model 3 in terms of space, comfort liability and so much more things . So please stop being a tesla fan boy 😂

[@golf007sd2]

How about all the "cost value: for all the time wasted in charging the Model 3...hmmm.Time is Money kid. Lastly, calculate the the cost for replacing the batter of the Model 3. Better get ready to take out another loan for that....

[@Dansk55]

Where Lexus wins are comfort, style, luxury and long term (10+ years not miles driven) reliability. I test drove a model 3 demo and even though I really appreciated the newer feel, it just couldn't compare to a much older ES I test drove as well.

[@jpmiller99]

M3 may be cost effective, but it's not in the same class as a lexus. Lexus are luxury cars, and M3 is more of a sports/tech car.

[@JCC__BMX]

Comparar a Lexus y Tesla es comparar la marca que año tras año es la más fiable del mundo, con la que es la que más fallos tiene junto al servicio postventa lamentable. Un Lexus es un sueño, un Tesla puede ser una pesadilla.

[@UNCLETQB]

Oh how time has changed. in 2024 Tesla depreciates 50% in 1 year.

[@jackspence625]

It's an interesting comparison, but the Tesla Model S is more similar to the Lexus ES. I suspect the numbers would look differently if you compared those two cars together. It doesn't seem that your depreciation figures of $15,676 for the Tesla and $26,779 for the Lexus ES 300h match the 5-year actual depreciation. A 10-year-old ES 300h still brings around 22,000 with 75k miles. I haven't actually shopped for Teslas since I drove the different models. A range of ~ 600 miles for the Lexus versus ~ 230 for the Tesla model is another consideration. I don't want to spend the next 5 years with range anxiety.

[@Roberthinio123]

Really?! You got toyota best brand lexus .. vs tesla 😂😂😂 and es vs model 3 😅😅 i just think is stupid model 3 is with is and es compare it with model s

[@malidawgz5690]

many states now charge an ev tax charge to makeup for the lack of fuel tax when purchasing gasoline

[@haykkirakosyan2506]

Tesla is a toy , not a car. Lexus is a beautiful and very comfortable car.