Top 10 electric vehicle myths and my 179,000 mile Tesla Model S update 

Been getting a lot of requests to debunk some of the myths that have been out there lately. Hope you enjoy this video. Please comment below if you have any questions about electric vehicles and don’t forget we have an upcoming electric vehicle show in Williston Florida. 
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[@RodneyW]

Thanks for the video - it's great to hear of your experience. I came here from your comment on a Scotty Kilmer rant about EV's. There are myths on both sides of the EV debate. A few observations/responses: 1. If you are charging overnight, how is your electricity is coming from solar? From a CO2 perspective, if you are relying on gas, you are still emitting CO2 to recharge. Per mile it's still less CO2 than an ICE car though. 2. I've never heard anyone say that EV's are slow! The instant torque for acceleration is one of the EV cars best features. That said, sometimes on the highways in Australia, you will find EV's tootling along well below the speed limit, presumably because there are big distances to cover and there can be anxiety about range. It seems that there is a relatively big range effect in an EV between 60 mph and 70 mph, whereas some ICE cars are actually more efficient at the higher speed. 3. Yes, reports state that ICE catches fire more frequently than BEV. However those reports are flawed, because they do not adjust for the age of the fleet (decades old for many ICE cars) or the cause of the fire (e.g. arson). Nevertheless, let's accept that BEV's catch fire less frequently than ICEV's. The problem is that BEV Lithium-ion fires are much hotter and burn longer than ICE fires. They are also self-oxidising, so they are more difficult to extinguish. 4. Charging at home will generally be very convenient, and is a real time saver for a commuter EV. On the open road, it is annoying to have to stop at locations chosen to suit the car, rather than going to the place that suits you. (Yes, I speak from experience). 5. EV's are comparatively expensive to buy (new) and to insure (new or used). New EV's also tend to depreciate more rapidly, which can improve the value proposition of used EV's. They are generally cheaper to operate - in part because of the huge amount of tax built into petrol prices, but also because they are more efficient and require less frequent maintenance. The tax credits are part of the governments coercion to push people into EV's.... which is one of the things that build resentment. 6. Battery failure is a legitimate concern. Perhaps it is overblown on the basis of time and distance... but one quick watch of "Wham, Bam, Teslacam" shows that many Tesla's are written off very quickly when there is an accident, because of the risk of damage to the battery, and the serious consequences if a damaged unit is not replaced. My opinion is that EV's do some things very well (especially urban commuting), and other things less well (long trips or towing or being "fun" to drive). People should be free to choose rather than being pushed into a particular technology. I'd love to see more small and light EV's. that could be used as urban runabouts, rather than the 2+ tonne large vehicles that many manufacturers are churning out.

[@BryceLovesTech]

Wow, very detailed response. I’ll try to answer a few questions. I drive 104 miles a day and I get home at about 4 o’clock so I get a few hours of charging with my solar panels. My meter spins backwards so at night is probably my natural gas plant From Duke energy that’s giving us power. As far as slow EV they Nissan leaf comes to mind. Now as far as maintenance and longevity goes my 13-year-old Tesla and I are doing a 500 mile road trip this weekend on the supercharger network. With 181,000 miles it’s been rocksolid reliable. In 2019 I paid $29,000 for this model S and it’s been the best car I’ve ever owned in 51 years. You really should get out there and experience. It’s such a different way of driving. It’s never left me stranded.

[@DrMichaelmcclellan]

I own a 2013 p85+, 135k miles, and I'm in the Tampa, FL area. I have the MCU1, with the unlimited free super charging for life.. I LOVE it! Just wanted to let you know that I enjoy the videos and updates, hopefully sometime I'll see you at a tesla meet up. :).

[@BryceLovesTech]

See you at the next supercharger. And try to save up for MCU2. It’s a game changer.

[@Waldorf9651]

Very timely video! I have been an owner for over 9 years. I have a 2015 MS, and I have heard all of those questions!!!!

[@BryceLovesTech]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any ideas for another video.

[@larrycbrown1]

great video. i have owned a tesla for five years and windshield wiper fluid is my main expense :) GO Tesla!!!

[@BryceLovesTech]

Right on! And Thank you for watching

[@texocat]

Also have a 2014 P85+ here... yours looks beautiful... how do you keep the paintwork looking so nice?!

[@BryceLovesTech]

Easy, ceramic coat, change my life. I used to wax all the time and it was a constant hassle to keep it clean, but ceramic coat really does keep the paint looking tiptop shape.

[@atikovi1]

What about the drive motors on early models going bad? I just bought a 199,000 mile 2013 model and will find out soon enough.

[@BryceLovesTech]

Original motor was replaced in 2014 they put in ceramic bearing so it’s been fine ever since

[@Shun-the-Sun]

I have a 2014 P85+ with just under 50K miles. It is a great car. I don't drive a lot, but in the 14 months i've owned it, all i've had to do is plug it in when i get home.

[@BryceLovesTech]

Amazing isn’t it

[@BillyGPS]

Good stuff!!!

[@BryceLovesTech]

Thank you

[@dannnthemannn69]

Hey just watching this video, When did you buy the car and at what mileage did you get it what’s the biggest expenses while owning this car ?

[@dannnthemannn69]

The reason I ask is because I’m looking into buying a used 2013 performance model S model I’m just very skeptical about pricing there’s some of them for sale in Florida going for 13k others 15k with mileage being 110k-140k on the vehicle. I just want to know would those being at such a low price, would that be something to trust ?

[@BryceLovesTech]

In today’s market, I would probably get at least a 2015 with auto pilot. If you do want to go with one that old just know that you’re taking a risk. A lot of people don’t want to really old ones because they don’t have auto pilot. I don’t really mind it so much because I like to drive myself. With the used EV tax credit, you can get some pretty killer deals out there.

[@BryceLovesTech]

Bought the car in 2019 with 90,000 miles on it. I’ve put another 90,000 miles on myself and I had to put four suspension arms on, at the cost of about $2000, two tail lights and that’s really been my only expense.

[@dannnthemannn69]

@@BryceLovesTech I also don’t mind not having auto pilot. I just like the performance and lack of maintenance plus the saving aspect of it instead of having a car where something breaks down and having it affect the rest of the components. The reason I was looking at older ones was just because of the price in case the battery does go out for what ever reason I have the leg room of getting a new battery or motor. Also how does the tax credit work ? I’ve been trying to figure that out

[@BryceLovesTech]

@@dannnthemannn69 that’s a smart move if you get a new battery that will come with the 50,000 mile warranty. The tax credit works on cars under $25,000 as long as you make under $75,000 as a single filer. Here are the specifications. www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit

[@epzrjr]

is 185k too many miles to buy a 2014 model s base ?

[@BryceLovesTech]

If it’s a super low price and you have extra cash set aside if it needs a new drive motor or battery then yes, ive been driving this for 5 years and I trust the car, I keep it in the shade or the garage, batteries don’t like heat, I’m a bit obsessed about this car my wife says lol

[@epzrjr]

@@BryceLovesTech the price is 14,500 and it’s on its original battery but 1 owner

[@BryceLovesTech]

@@epzrjr Thats a good price, check to see if you can qualify for the used EV tax credit.

[@epzrjr]

@@BryceLovesTech that 185k miles don’t scare you? lol & i would prolly finance it or would cash be a better route

[@BryceLovesTech]

@@epzrjr mine has 181,000 and runs strong

[@jamessisoutham1466]

How do I get my $4k I got a model s for 19k

[@BryceLovesTech]

Thanks for watching here is the link to the IRS website remember, it has to be a dealer not a private seller. www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit

[@epzrjr]

do u do it at the point of sale or it comes within your taxes

[@BryceLovesTech]

@@epzrjr after January 2024, it became a point of sale as long as you buy it through a dealership. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work if you buy private party.

[@epzrjr]

@@BryceLovesTech 1 more thing. does tesla use that brown paint anymore? i think it’s soooo underrated

[@jamessisoutham1466]

@@BryceLovesTech what does a point of sale mean