Unexpected Costs of Owning a Tesla Model Y...

I love the Tesla Model Y, but coming from a cheaper car like a Prius, there were definitely more than few unexpected costs! Watch this video to find out more!
00:00 Intro
01:10 Vehicle Registration
02:52 Insurance
04:12 Maintenance
04:36 Tires
06:00 Basic Accessories
07:38 PPF, Tint
08:40 Connectivity
09:40 Summary
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[@dreverydayjan]

Just wanted to say that Tesla DOES include a License Plate Holder however it's mounted with double sided tape and can damage your paint so we don't even think they exist! I recommend the Snap Plate as this protect your paint while still obeying state laws!

[@billybobbob3003]

time to trade in those tesla's for a rav4 or crv hybrid

[@jimbreen7009]

Hi Jan how do I get a referral ,from you? Are you sure it’s $400 for it? I heard it was $250? Thanks Jim

[@MC-gj8fg]

Insurance companies don't reward loyalty, tesla or no. If you stick with same company too long they'll just assume you aren't going anywhere and will begin changing you a significant premium.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@MC-gj8fg this is why I changed insurance company. I bought a new car, checked the (edit: the one that I used at the time) insurnace companys homepage which said $x amount, so I called them to get a better price. In the call she said she could not give me a better price than $even more than their homepage... So I said, "that was funny, cause I can get a better price on your homepage... " Said politly I did not want anything todo with them again. Called another company, and they said almost half the price from my previous company without me not even trying to get a cheaper price...

[@pzak5927]

Hope you all dont live in a cold state where it snows and they put salt on the roads. That salt is going to corrode your battery eventually plus all that cold weather will decrease your batteries range.batteries hate cold

[@stevedowler2366]

Thanks, Jan for that quick rundown of expected and optional costs. I have a Model Y LR and I added the floor mats and trunk mat too. I also had the PPF applied and it has helped avoid rock chips but the front bumper gets lots of bugs which don't come off easily. Some detailers recommend ceramic coating rather than PPF as it cleans up more easily. I also needed the front plate mount as the one supplied by Tesla uses stick-on tape which failed over the winter. Other than those accessories, I've gotten along just fine without any other additions. My car came with the charge cable and included the 120V adapter. Tires do cost a lot and I swapped out the OEM tires for all-season tires as I drive in snow conditions often. The video is a good reality check on actual cost additions, thanks again.

[@dreverydayjan]

Nice!

[@JensSchraeder]

Sorry you bought an EV 😂

[@forumboss2620]

California is now in the bottom 10% of all states in road quality. Then CA charges $1100/year in Registration fees for Model X plus 7.25% sales tax. So, for a $60K Tesla, you’re paying $5450 to the state just to put it on the road. That’s outrageous. Insane.

[@bigbaddms]

in my city in California, sales tax is 10.25%. So add another $1500 in sales tax onto your figures

[@beowulf555]

That’s the registration cost for any car at 60k

[@jscott1363]

This money just disappears into the ether we need accountability cuz there is none currently 😊

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

My yearly registration in idaho is like $125 total, for a 22,000 dollar car. I pay for 2 years at a time and its less than $250. California sounds horrible.

[@Victic005]

Wow, my Kia Stinger is only around $350. I will avoid getting expensive luxury cars.

[@3604Kvideos]

Thanks for taking the time to share the information. The images of the Tesla without the front number plate, led me to learning that not all states in America require a front number plate. I'd never noticed cars without front number plates before. Thanks.

[@johntalbert8227]

I live in TN, not needed.

[@Whimsy4fall]

Arizona used to only give you one plate. But that was over 10 years ago.

[@barygol]

​@@johntalbert8227the paradise of hit n runners

[@ceciliahammons2534]

​@@Whimsy4fallArizona is still just one plate on the back

[@SamsonRamirez]

Thanks for sharing the info. I just ordered and used your referral link. Cheers!

[@dreverydayjan]

Thanks, & enjoy your Tesla!

[@nicholasmuni7995]

This was very informative, thank you.

[@celinachhuon-romero3258]

This was super helpful! I am shocked to hear how much registration costs in CA especially coming from FL and now living in CA. Thank you!!!

[@Purplengold09]

Thanks for the thorough cost breakdown , Jan

[@jkk2940]

Very useful info. Great job on this. Here come all the tesla videos in my feed now.

[@dreverydayjan]

Haha thanks, get ready for them!

[@lelecapixaba]

Hey! Thank you! I was about to place am order with tesla. Those variables must be taken in consideration for sure.

[@dreverydayjan]

Yes definitely!

[@billpaliwoda5012]

I have Travelers as my insurer and I pay $1400/yr in NJ. Also, since a front plate is mandatory in NJ the car came with the Tesla plate mount for free (and they even mounted it for free)

[@CookandBakewithSamer]

It’s good you changed insurance. I had AAA for many years. I still have their membership. I had to change when we purchased a used S-class back in 2007. They wanted $450 a month. I had to shop around and switched. Ironically, my Mercedes ML had a normal rate with AAA. Even the agent wasn’t sure why it was so expensive.

[@dreverydayjan]

$450/month?! Wow thats so expensive!

[@CookandBakewithSamer]

@@dreverydayjan I know. It was more than the car payment at the time. Not sure why AAA charges so much for luxury cars. Otherwise, their rates were fine.

[@joebrown4138]

I pay $195 for six months, $535 for three cars in CA

[@kckc9281]

@@joebrown4138what company?

[@joebrown4138]

Geico@@kckc9281

[@PaulA.685]

Answered all of my questions thank you!!!!

[@FlowingPeace-TV]

Very helpful. Great video. Thank you

[@cai0]

I'm in Australia, and the registration fee in my state is lower for EVs than for ICE (it's calculated per cylinder, and EV is considered "1" for this purpose). Also, my insurance is the same as my previous car (Subaru). Accessories are optional, for all cars. Only mobile charger should really be considered (mine was free). I have to agree on the tyres part, but everything else is cheaper so far, especially having solar at home.

[@jonathansmith283]

just returned from our first test drive , the Y. . very nice . you have some good info.. ~ JDS/CT

[@CookandBakewithSamer]

Thank you for these details.

[@dreverydayjan]

Glad to help!

[@jabulaniharvey]

Interesting (and correct) take on regenerative braking...newer tech is always going to be fraught with extra costs, but i will take those any day in exchange for the abscence of noxious fumes...thanks for the upload!

[@rwalkenhorst]

"...regenerative braking, where they use the battery to slow down the car." Uh, no.

[@jabulaniharvey]

@rwalkenhorst it is a direct physical consequence of turning the drive motors into dynamos....the battery is the electrical load in this case.....the dynamos perform work in charging the battery and this work generates enough force to slow the car down

[@rwalkenhorst]

@@jabulaniharvey Yes, I know how regenerative braking works. The CNC machining centers in my shop had it more than 25 years ago to brake the spindles when the program commanded a spindle stop. On those machines there was no battery to charge, so the electrical energy generated was dumped into heating coils to be dissipated. So it's misleading to say that the battery in an EV is used to slow down the car. The battery is simply the opportune beneficiary of the mechanical drag that the motor/generators are applying to the wheels.

[@jabulaniharvey]

@rwalkenhorst same with the heating coils...they absorb the energy....her turn of phrase might have been a little lacking in rigour but basically correct

[@timothykeith1367]

If the fumes come from your own vehicle something is wrong with it. You can't avoid exhaust from other sources.

[@aeronYTco]

Thanks for your honest opinion and comparison between gas/hybrid car and a battery electric car.

[@pierre10000]

Do you know that in Switzerland (and probably Europe) the access to the camera from from the Tesla app is blocked? I can only assume this has to do with legal requirements for cameras in public places. But I find it difficult to accept that Tesla not be forthcoming about their actual car features. What other features are also unavailable depending on geography ?

[@dreverydayjan]

Interesting, did not know that!

[@juliocarrasco7164]

I have had a Tesla Y for two years and the only extra payment I “had” is 350 for my registration…. Tha’s all then, just the normal electricity. The insurance its being the normal charge…

[@hugoglenn9741]

They don’t use the battery to slow down the car, they are using drag from the electric motor/generator as it backward recharges the battery. That why they call it “Regenerative”

[@bobkk-ev5ls]

Regen braking turkey

[@tmcrae6957]

Nice video. One thing that was understated in the video is fuel cost. I'm on the east coast and I have a wall charger at home. The cost of electricity to move my Y is about 1/4 of the cost to move a 30 mpg car using regular gas over the same distance. Yes, your electric bill will increase, but it costs much less that the gasoline you would have purchased. That absolutely adds up.

[@bonilla2022]

Excellent video! Thank you. 😎👍 Happy Trails!

[@Demobot1]

Reading these registration numbers is crazy. I'd pay $85 CAD to register a Model Y. Im stll shopping around for the best insurance quote but i mayvstick with who I have.

[@jayphoun8045]

That’s why I’m still skeptical about all electric car, beside additional cost, i’m more worried about uncertainty and peace of mind. Thanks for sharing. It’s really helpful video.

[@radrcer]

Yep. If states cant get gas tax from you - how can they milf you? Higher insurance, Higher registrations. States are making ev owners reconsider.

[@stonecold3697]

This was informative, and well done. I watched another lady who did a review on her car and she seemed like she didn't have the slightest clue what she was getting into purchasing a Model Y.

[@kevinkidneyy]

Paid off 21 Tacoma here love my truck . I like watching tsla videos

[@jwang6752]

great video! had suspected the insurance and VLF would increase but not THAT MUCH!!

[@dreverydayjan]

Thanks! Haha seriously 😭

[@larryjolicoeur7169]

I had a Ford Escape paid $800 dollars a year, no collision coverage . My model y full coverage $825 a year. I asked why the answer was the safety rating and the least likely to be stolen

[@garrickbradley6774]

Thanks, great information!

[@mr.foxwiz1653]

I ditched AAA just last week because they wanted to screw me by wanting to charging over $3,000 for my Tesla Model Y. Got insurance from another decent company for $1,500 a year. I will never go back to AAA. Crooks.

[@dreverydayjan]

Yeah same reason we left!

[@Renren07]

Looking for new deal…Company please???

[@JBoy340a]

AAA has already been expensive

[@bvans6439]

It’s a terrific video, Cali biased, but well organized and helpful. Thanks!

[@pbm___000]

CA biased in what way? Curious how other places are different?

[@JustineCepriano]

@@pbm___000 im guessing because the youtuber is from OC, CA; and the prices and fees are much lower than other states. So yes, it is CA biased; but it is the viewer's judgment to see the ball park prices and fees in owning a tesla in their own home states. I live in Northern California, so i expect to pay a little bit more :3

[@johnsonbui]

Nice video i dont own one but sure learned alot thanks😂😂😂😂

[@westcoastjj3658]

This video helped me decide to buy the Volvo EX30! I have a leased C40 Recharge now and haven't paid most of these upcharges you are paying for things like connectivity, that is free, a level 2 charger is free and it also acts as its own wall box because the car itself is programmable for time and charge rate and amperage, and the cord has a level 2 and level 1 adaptor. So you just plug it into any regular outlet or dryer outlet. For the panoramic roof, there is a $400 screen you can buy for shade. And now also a Tesla tap adaptor to use at Tesla chargers, although in 2025 they will be producing Volvos with NAC (Tesla) charging built in. But what I most like is that the satellite and internet connectivity is free. The over the air updates are free and the car runs on the Google platform, and Google Play is free, and you can download many things off your own Google Play account and run them free in the car, incl You Tube, Spotify, Alexa, Prime Music, Apply Car Play, Waze Etc. The C40 only has 225 miles of range at 90% battery though, and that is not good enough for roadtrips, which is why I am looking for a different EV. The EX30 is 275miles at 90% and that is real, usable range. Anyway thanks for this video, for the price I can't really beat the EX30 at around $42000-$47000 without the yearly add on expenses you mention here.But not eligible for the $7500 rebate. By the way South Carolina charges $500 for the EV road tax at purchase to make up for not paying gas tax.

[@FilmEngineer77]

Thank you for the review. I've owned my Lexus RX for six years, but the cost of gas has doubled since I purchased it. I'm considering a Model Y as my daily driver.

[@litestuffllc7249]

That is a good point about the Registration but as you note - the car costs more. One thing that is becomging more prevelent is - Extra EV charges for road tax - since many EVs charge at home; the state gets no taxes from that to maintain the roads and pay for the state patrol so in my state Washington there is a $750 Extra road tax for EVs. To be fare those the State drops sales tax on EVs so you save up front but they make you pay it back in 3-4 years with this extra tax; and in 4 or 5 years you'll be paying more over all taxes.

[@harriettanthony7352]

Gee! rather then penalize an EV drive, how about the States cut out about 2/3rds of the states employees; like "Official X's dog walker, or hooker or?

[@Rdhog]

I just put tires on my model S recently at just over 58k miles. I thought that was reasonable. I keep the tire pressure at spec and drive it "normally" even though quick acceleration feels effortless in an EV, it is harder on tires.

[@onsokumaru4663]

It's not so much the acceleration, it's the gross weight of the car that puts a toll on your tyres.

[@moisesceja5294]

Got to drop a like and comment for the great content

[@dreverydayjan]

Haha thanks!

[@dominiccarpenter5890]

I had ordered a 2024 model Y and when I received my insurance quote ($154/mth) I cancelled it. This would have removed all my monthly gas savings. I currently pay $56/mth for my 2019 Volvo XC60.

[@barygol]

154 a month? Lol. Wtf is that?

[@not4dagames]

@@barygolfull coverage and over 3x what they currently pay

[@gen4957]

Good to hear some states aren't shafting consumers on insurance. I got quoted between 289 and 1200 with zero accidents in NJ.

[@thetruth7300]

That’s a steal! I’m paying 180 for a 2018 Audi. No accidents

[@TheWildwoodPicker]

I got a quote from my Insurance Co... right now I pay $112.00 per month full coverage on a Caddy XT5, my payment would go up to $133.00 per month for a Tesla Model Y. Not too bad for NJ.

[@TechFreak51]

Nice and Simple video, full of content and no BS 😂👍

[@sclinder]

I have also owned my model Y for a bit over three years. I just had an unexpected expense. The AC compressor failed and sent metal fragments into the cooling system. This repair cost me about $2500. I live in Southern AZ, so the AC gets a workout, but the car only has about 68k miles on it.

[@fyoukungflu5881]

ouch, thats brutal

[@dreverydayjan]

Wow that sucks, sorry to hear that

[@fyoukungflu5881]

@@dreverydayjan That's not the first time I've heard of that issue as others with 3 and Y have also suffered the same thing.

[@yingyisun9]

My Lexus’s A/C has been working over 20 years

[@Studio89Graphic]

@@yingyisun9 Our/my Subaru Legacy Model L 1992; A/C worked until car was stolen in May this year 2023; Cost us $2k for Maintenance since 1992 -- that including the Original Timing Belt changed in 2019... And our Camry 1993 V6 LE ran/runs like a Charm... Own A Tesla if someone likes to brag about; but not us... Regards,

[@AnotherBJK04]

1:28 when I went from my Chevy bolt ev to my model y performance, I went from $200 to $719 for registration and I did a little digging on why it’s so expensive. It has to do with the weight of the vehicle, not the value, or else the registration would go down each year as the car gets older and devalues.

[@kyoung5600]

I live in CA and don't have front license plate for almost 20 years now, not a single ticket. It's going to be a fixing ticket with no fines for the first time, no worries.

[@joebrown4138]

same here

[@dreverydayjan]

Nice! Yeah usually they dont really care but we got unlucky

[@heythave]

If you park at the airport, they will check and ticket you.

[@heythave]

Plus, it’s the law. Just get it done. If your car is stolen, your car is more visible.

[@kyoung5600]

@@heythave Don't give a F

[@Resist4]

Since when did Tesla stop including a front license plate holder? And Premium Connectivity is not free for a year, it's only free for 3 months.

[@rayshepherd2479]

On my Model S Plaid I purchased late last year Premium Connectivity was free for 1 year.

[@cleanitup_pls7893]

I had a reapair covered on warranty. Paid $6 for windshield washing fluid. I use Tesla insurance and cost is monthly about $95/mo ave. The scoring is not very situationally smart so the score is usually lower than it should be but the bill is much lower than other insurers costs so I put up with the scoring frustrations.

[@johngoard8272]

Yes and I have recently seen a video from Canada where the cost of a replacement battery for a Hyundai Ioniq was actually more than the cost of a new vehicle and to add insult to injury the battery had to be ordered from Korea because the dealers did not carry the battery as a stock replacement item. Plus there was also an instance whee even the slightest damage to the vehicle the whole thing was written off. Absolute madness!! Your extra costs seem to me to be very expensive and some of the features like Netflix really an addition that is quite bizarre.

[@AD-lf9ck]

Thank you for your all your hard work in making this video for us. I'll keep my lexus till it dies 😊

[@dreverydayjan]

Yes Lexus, so good for lasting forever!

[@sunlitey2765]

I change my desire to buy TSLA model 3 (even after 7500 tax credit about 36.5K) , part of it has to do with the EV car issuance is more expensive than a Hyundai Elantra hybrid which cost me about 28.5K: I rather saving the 8K different, waiting SPY down some time later and invest that 8K to SPY ETF: I calculate this saving of 8K will more than pay off the 10 years oil spending difference from EV charging cost: At the end of 10 years, my SPY ETF will still leaving with balance of around 2-3$K assuming SPY giving average 9-10% annual return. Note: My 10 years estimate only drive no more than 100K miles.

[@heythave]

People who get a Tesla would likely to have the extra $10k to spare and they are more concerned about not having to deal with the oil yuck that also comes with a hybrid. Just keep whatever you have until the $25k model comes out if cost is an issue because hybrids are still a part of the problem.

[@dogbiscuit1171]

My State Farm car insurance more than doubled from last year. Thankfully I don't live in California. And I drive an old manual Corolla, cost around $650 to register and get tags, I was shocked. But hearing your prices I feel better now.

[@markm9071]

Thanks very much for this clip. My 2007 Cadillac has over 200,000 miles on it now. I love the car but I had to rebuild the transmission at a cost of $3100. The recent fuel pump replacement was $1100. I had to replace all the coil packs about 25,000 miles ago. I can't remember exactly what that was. Of course an EV doesn't have fuel pump, doesn't have a transmission, doesn't have coils, etc. So there's a lot to consider. Also, I have 24 solar panels on my roof and three house batteries. It's a Tesla Solar system and it's excellent. I don't wanna bore you with too many details, but I think I could be driving for free within the range of whatever EV I had for at least nine months out of the year. Thank you again for this clip, I could talk all day about this. I'm looking forward to the dog mode on the Model Y… So is my dog.

[@pbm___000]

Instead of over $330/mo on fuel, I spent I've spent avg of $70, if you include long distance trips. In reality its less without trips. I spent $865 charging in the last 12/mo for driving ~20k miles which included multiple trips to NorCal from SoCal. Also had two long trips this year, one to Seatle+Portland ($313) and another to Vegas ($170) for ~50% of my extra charging costs. Mostly charge for free and saved $3k as a result. That goes directly to monthly payment of car. in two years, I've rotated tires once and have nearly 36k miles now. To be fair, I look at supercharger costs, and I charge at cheaper rates. If you don't savings would be less.

[@erich9779]

200,000 Miles car on it and you changed your transmission and fuel pump. Try doing that on a Tesla. By 200K on a Tesla. You will need to change your batteries, and possibly electric motors and who knows what other "New issues" arises. And not to mention parts are hard to find. Gasoline car have many after market parts and manufacture parts widely made. Electric cars are not yet affordable. What color is your Bugatti?

[@pbm___000]

@@erich9779 Fact: the average EV purchase price is less expensive than the average new car. I have 40k miles on my model Y, I've rotated tires. That's the entirety of maintenance costs after more than two years. I also save $3k per year on fuel costs. In 5yrs, that's $15,000 savings. You're making up things, while I'm saving. My savings of fuel alone covers the cost of battery every 4-5yrs, even though it's more likely to last 10yrs+

[@jimmysoriano2169]

You should add to your comment that there are State DMVs that are cheaper than what you mentioned. Case in point: Hawaii base their registration fees on vehicle weight. To which I initially balked when knowing that an EV costs more to register. I now understand the logic, since they're heavier and makes more toll on roadways.

[@frederickfaller899]

And it’s worth it

[@evanhil02]

Not to mention that many states give a tax credit for purchasing an EV, some even for a used EV.

[@IdeationGeek]

Very informative! ... If I add that tint, how would I watch the stars at night? :) A smart tint would be nice... There exists photochromic self-tinting films.

[@BK-gb3oy]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@gileneusz]

8:31 that reflection 🤣

[@dreverydayjan]

😅 I was wondering if anyone was going to notice that! Haha

[@benjaminjohn641]

Premium connectivity trial is for a month, not a year. (On the 3 and Y)

[@erichchan3]

I can't believe you got ticketed for the missing the Front license plate. Like 90% of the Teslas I see have no front license plate.

[@dreverydayjan]

We were shocked too! I guess it depends on the cop & mood

[@ezingles698]

They can get you for anything, except street racing which is totally acceptable 😂😢

[@donthompson7889]

You can't believe Tesla owners are subject to the same traffic laws that owners of other cars are? You have a well-developed sense of entitlement.

[@paulrybarczyk5013]

Progressive has good Tesla insurance rates, especially if you carry a high (say, $1000) deductible. The difference for my Model S P90DL was pretty huge.

[@glories2276]

Thanks ! Good and usefull sharing.

[@ednaching2167]

Sorry to hear about the ticket for not having a license plate on the front. what city were you cited? was it a fix it ticket , any cost?

[@alanthomson1227]

Extra 10 or 15 BHP ?

[@ronolson2024]

I bought a 2012 used Prius v 5 years ago & do my own oil & transmission oil changes. Have only gone through 3 sets of tires in 84,000 miles. Only maintenance I've had to pay for is coolant change for $200. Love the 42 MPG it gets plus I can haul an 80 gallon water heater with the doors closed. I can still outpace F-150's as their engine's are governed at less than 100 MPH.

[@frederickfaller899]

Wait till gas goes up to $12.00 dollars a gallon and you know it will too late then

[@jamesaa007]

@@frederickfaller899 You think electricity prices will never rise in the future?

[@SifuBang]

Hybrid is the way to go but what do I know

[@evanhil02]

I wish we in the US could get the Prius V with the third row, like in Europe. I settled for a plug in Prius and loved it, but the ridiculous tiny battery just wasn't enough. And having a much more complex drivetrain system just meant more things that could, and did, break. So when it got totalled, we bought a cheap Bolt and are never going back.

[@evanhil02]

​@@jamesaa007lock in your electricity rates for the next 25-ish years by getting solar

[@arthurschalick2362]

I just got a Model Y last February and it came with a front license plate holder in the trunk. I ordered a replica license plate that sticks on the front bumper cover flat. It's more aerodynamic, easy to clean and imposable to steal.

[@pbm___000]

ya, both my Tesla's came with front license plate holder

[@StormyDog]

They always come with a front license plate holder. If you don't have one they will give you one for free. She has a lot of exaggerated and misinformation in this video.

[@skywave12]

Have a 2019 M3P California registration is ~$700, Insurance $1685, applied myself 9H ceramic coating even over the glass, works like near permanent rain X. Battery degradation is more from age than anything else as I can travel 282 miles based on Recurrent auto watching the car on the network. Nearing 40 K miles on it. Just had service for the low volt battery replacement. Am on second set of tires at the vehicles life. Recharge at work is free so far. You can save a lot depending on situation it seems. I do like it's old sonar sensors. Have Full Self driving. It is relaxing to have a co pilot to dis engage at times. Fun car to drive.

[@mr.coleslaw]

I have a Bolt now and Chevy replaced my battery with a NEW one under recall. I have read other accounts of Tesla not replacing batteries but rebuilding them and giving you one of them and you are now looking at more often replacement at your cost.

[@bassmi4963]

I’m driving a Bolt EUV. No issues whatsoever. Great vehicle compared to expensive Tesla.

[@thegumbychronicles4892]

In North Carolina, my registration fee was $ 340. Insurance is $80 per month. Cost to have an electrician install the home charger was $ 1095 all of was refunded by Duke Energy. I haven't put on any film and wash my car at home. Charging costs are 14 cents per kilowatt. The car is fully paid for. No front license plate holder for North Carolina although one came with the car. I bought the Tasmanian floor mats which are great. A few other accessories totalling $ 100 plus a shade for the glass roof. . I've had the car for 5 months and love it. I have a truck that I haven't put gassed up in months since buying the Tesla.

[@HHRS]

I'm in NC and I got an insurance quote for the model y standard range for $4000 a year; ( I'm 41 years old with own home, credit score 700+)

[@johnshepherd708]

Any tickets, accidents? How many drivers ...any under the age of 25? @@HHRS

[@marketbuy]

I crossed shopped a Model Y and a Nissan Ariya for car insurance in CA. My Ariya cost me $98/month with anticipated driving of 13,500 miles annually. This includes gap insurance for the first 2 yrs. California just had a premium increase in Feb 2023. I was told my premium will be going up in Jan 2024. Insuring the Model Y was 30% MORE than my Nissan Ariya. It pays to do your due diligence. Bye bye Tesla!

[@Galileo9.81]

The insurance premium surge just happened to our family, too. We pay twice a year for model 3 and Y. It used to be around $1700, but all of a sudden, our bill came to over $4300. That's about $9000/year for just two not so luxurious EVs with mediocre resale values. So, I tapped into the Tesla Insurance, and it became around $2000 or $4000/year. I know it's still expensive, but savings from pumping gas and maintenance somewhat offsets.

[@heythave]

Wow, a $5,000 price difference.

[@pbm___000]

Hmm, driving style matters on tires. I have a 2021 Model Y with 36k miles and original tires. I use chill mode, which helps. I'll likely get 40k miles out of my tires, but ya, definitely plan to change before driving in snow

[@CookandBakewithSamer]

And congrats on having 1.72k of subscribers. I recently started my cooking channel. It’s moving along well. I know it takes lots of time to edit and put the videos together. Again, thank you for these details which gave few things to expect and consider.

[@FlyWithTyy]

The video quality and editing doesn’t go unnoticed! Excellent job❤

[@dreverydayjan]

thank you!

[@rh8611]

Thanks. Thinking about getting a Tesla Y

[@samanthag.6251]

Very helpful thanks

[@_ALPHA_619]

I came from high power horsepower M5 and GT350R. Drove my best friends Model S loved it. I then borrowed one from Tesla for a week. Then bought one model S long range. Love it. Saving me thousands. Thanks

[@mocheen4837]

I was looking at a GT350 but ended up buying a Model Y Performance instead. I have a Model 3 Performance as well. I have a BMW M3 but I hardly ever drive it. I was wondering how much I would drive the GT350. It would not be much as it is not as practical.

[@davidlindburg1921]

My heartfelt gratitude to private owners and Hertz sharing their ownership experiences. The high insurance is owing their flammability issues (not luxury). Waiting four years has saved me a ridiculous amount of money, grief and anxiety. EVs - saving the environment at 20 tonnes CO2 emissions per vehicle manufactured at a time.

[@Rdhog]

It is true that the tires for my model S were more expensive since they are designed for a heavier car but at 58K miles I was pleasantly surprised (I could of pushed it to 60K but wanted to be safe). I had heard of some owners getting much less further before needing new tires. So possibly the difference could be from frequent heavy acceleration? It seems to effortless with an EV.

[@chyldstudios]

Another pro of getting a Tesla: Every trip is like a roller coaster ride - because they are sooo fast!

[@dreverydayjan]

Yessss!

[@skywave12]

I like the maneuverability. First to make the Acceleration pedal like the Brake depending on situation. In the meantime I love the regenerative braking of the single pedal that I use mostly.

[@hunterandchavy]

Thanks Jan! Still on the fence about Tesla or Hybrid car 😢. Nice job with video. What are you using for editing? See drone shots too… nice touch

[@jpvisualshots]

Thank you for the information!! I’m more than ready to move over to EV. I spend around $11,000 just on gas. 😅

[@geevee9582]

debating between leasing a tesla or a prius. very useful information

[@DB-CA]

Thanks for the info

[@DanielMorales-tl9ou]

Great information. I was talking to a friend about switching from a cheap suv unleaded 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee to the cheapest Tesla available however after watching this video I will keep my CHEAP car. Too much cost owning an EV in my opinion. Life should be less complicated and owning an EV makes life more difficult.

[@robertsmith17359]

Coincidentally I'm considering a Tesla Model Y to replace my 2022 Prius Prime. Progressive insurance quote is ~$240 more to insure the Y vs. the Prime. Interestingly enough, our Prius Prime has 13,000 miles on it and the dealership said the tread is low and they tried to sell us tires. I told them that I wouldn't want to buy new tires from them if they only last 13,000 miles.

[@RALPHD57]

Great info! Thanks!

[@Trashed20659]

Higher registration fees help the State recover lost gas tax revenue needed to maintain roads. No free lunch there, but you still come out ahead in fuel and maintenance costs.

[@TB-up4xi]

A lot of these are only applicable to your specific circumstances / location but it is worth pointing out these costs for people to do their own analysis, also pointing out it's not like for like per car - Imagine going from a Prius to say an Audi SQ5. For example for me in Australia I did a more realistic like for like swap from a 2019 Audi Q5 V6 twin turbo diesel (SQ5), we put 48,000 miles on the car in 3 1/2 years - it went through 2 sets of tires (even wear all round) and total operating costs (in $USD) was $15,200 over that time (ex registration & insurance) - At $700 a year for the Tesla my insurance is $200 cheaper. The Tesla is actually lighter & registration is weight based so my registration is $90 cheaper and my tires are lasting longer and cost less per tire on the Tesla than the Audi. Diesel is $6 a gallon and electricity is $0.17c / kwh. I did spend $450 plus $900 on installing a 415V / 3 Phase charger, breaker and separate meter as well for the Tesla but it paid for itself within 6 months.

[@dreverydayjan]

True definitely varies based on circumstance & location

[@Studio89Graphic]

Unfair, unparalleled comparisons: Audi Products known for unreliability and cost maintaining ─ though might look luxurious!! Get a Lexus LX 460 V8 and the Cost of Maintenance is like nothing in first 10 years of Ownership from New; and if one were to look for a Pristine Used LX 460 which would have saved about 10-15% = about 2-year-old and low mileage; and the next 8 years would be a boon. The Tessie Moroons if one "had" bought in October 2022; and even only had driven 50 km = yes 50 km only; the Resale value of those Tessie Moroons -- Model X, Y and/or 3 would be 24-35% less in April 2023. (Yes only drove less than 100 km or 60 miles -- around the Lot and parked only) = What's a Laugh 😆 😆 Only Fools would do so investments! You lost big time! Buddy!! Tessie Owners! Admit it and Move on do...t org! 😆 😆

[@pbm___000]

@@Studio89Graphicunfair? It was just an example of another real-world comparison -- no different than video itself. totally legit and useful info!!

[@foolishEmporer]

use chill mode and drive carefully will save your tires

[@winwin2369]

I like the comment about timing belt however most vehicles come with a timing chain these days which is supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. That said this is a very informative video.

[@bigjdm5460]

@@Elaba_ weird, dnt ever remember replacing a timing chain when I was Nissan tech and the 3 years at Toyota recently I never seen that

[@heythave]

Brake fluid, power steering fluid, timing belt, starter…the list goes on and on.

[@bigjdm5460]

@@Elaba_ still was a tech at Nissan and never seen a chain getting done in 3 years. I’ve seen timing chain plastic guides get worn on certain early model 4.0L V6’s found in the frontier, X terra , and pathfinder . Forget the generation. But a chain never.

[@MC-gj8fg]

Maybe it's a CA thing, but no state I've interacted with on the east coast charges more for a Tesla, and certainly not anywhere near those prices. At most, heavier vehicles (typically pick ups and full size suvs) might cost a few bucks more.

[@MadisonFalco]

My quote for a 2018 Model 3 was $600 a month with Progressive. I’m in Texas. I’ve had Progressive within the last year before obtaining by Model 3 and I paid $140 a month

[@abbyman00]

good video about extras, as a New Model owner myself you should of done a comparison between a similar priced gas vehicle to the model Y, for everything you listed, , like PPF film gas to PPF on Y, same for tint, price of electrify for 20000miles to price of gas for similar gas vehicle for 20000 miles, and any EV you buy you would need a Charger ... so a Gas to Model Y side by side comparison too that way you can see not just the cost of Y, but how muck more or less it would be when compared to same price gas vehicle . .. but good to know that tires wear out faster ( time to start saving for them )

[@dreverydayjan]

Thanks, future video on that!

[@joebrown4138]

I don't think you know what you are talking about, you can find plenty of free EV chargers, if you charge it at home, which I mostly do is it's about four times cheaper than gas.

[@edschulhof6303]

Informative video. I bought a Tesla Model S. The car belongs to my dentist, but I bought it! LOL

[@patkelly931]

It’s not a car, it’s a money pit.

[@nishanbhatta1563]

Agreed I used to own a model y and it cost me more money than gas car plus their insurance are super fucking expensive

[@mrgarrison3516]

​​@@nishanbhatta1563 At least you're honest👍, I get the feeling Tesla owners lie in the comments of car review channels .....saying how great they are & cheap to run etc, never saying a single negative thing 🤔

[@stockey]

Indeed, the worst one, only idiots buys Tesla's.

[@Built4Dramatic]

You guys are absolutely crazy for these comments, most likely Tesla haters. my personal story I was hesitant to buy one because the uncertainty of the expenses holding an EV specially a Tesla. But I will say that it has saved me from a lot of headaches, maintenance, mechanical cars have by a longshot. And no I am not a Tesla fan nor I care about where it stands or where it's going. , this opinion is strictly on what I've had to endure in three years of only one. Good luck to you guys.

[@MikesProjectsandHobbies]

Your PPF seemed to cost a lot. Question, do you put PPF on all of your cars?

[@K03sport]

in theory, you only need it to protect the front, where most road debris damage occurs....however, it sounds like see covered the entire car (more time and material) and that is the reason for the exuberant price. bumper, partial hood & fr fenders should be much much less.

[@mandelm2001]

My Tesla insurance is $60/mo. Virginia does not have high registration fees but they have an annoying property tax. Las year my tax went up because prices were so high, this year they should come way down. But that has nothing to do with it being an EV, just the value. I paid $1100 for an electrician to install a level 2 charger in my garage. That will be a selling point whenever we move. I have since discovered dryer/EV splitters that cost $200-300. But no repairs, oil changes, or other maintenance costs. I also found that tire manufacturers now have EV tires that last the same as ICE tires and cost the same. A ceramic spray that costs $12 is all you need to protect the car from bugs and small rock chips. Accessories cost about $500.

[@jerz8289]

Hint. Move out of California- that has got to be the worst place, government wise, in the United States (maybe with the exception of New York). Our insurance here in KY is 140 a month for a M3 standard range and a M3Performance. One-time taxes were steep compared to North Carolina (which is where we moved from) at 6%. Tire cost is relative- the cost will be derived from the tire size. The lower profile and bigger rim size, the more expensive. And, going from 20” to 21” will incur a sustantial price hike. The most expensive tire I ever purchased was for my BMW X5 45e.. 530 dollars for ONE Bridgestone Alenza. I replaced the front tires for my Model X and the total cost for high-grade Continentals was 490 dollars.

[@SamMasghati]

This are just US problems. Registration is the same for ev's and ICU's in europe (about 200 dollars), every tesla must come with a front licence plate. We also get the mobile charger free with it. Trial Connectivity plus is only valid for a month though.

[@dreverydayjan]

Wow thats nice

[@TB-up4xi]

Even better for Australia - other benefits for EV's over ICE in Australia include - State based stamp duty exemption (this is a duty / tax of about 4% based on the total value of the car on first registration and every subsequent transfer between owners) - Less luxury car tax (a tax of 33% of the value of the car on purchase above about $50k USD, this does not apply to EVs until they exceed $58k) - No salary package tax (20% of the total purchase value is taxed per year if you package / receive a car as part of your compensation) - exempt for EVs - We get car mats - don't forget the car mats! - Premium connectivity is $9/month but that's AUD = only $5.70 USD - Enhanced Autopilot is $3260 USD, FSD is $6450 USD

[@EverydayChris]

nice video!

[@dreverydayjan]

thanks bruh! 😉

[@pkerry12]

6:49 in Australia when you pickup the char you get a lisence plate holder and the car is registred with a licence plate on it already but thats AUstralia law, not sure why americans don't have cars with number plates...

[@TB-up4xi]

As an Australian that lived in the US for 3 years the system is slightly different, in Pennsylvania the plates physically come off the car you are selling - you get to keep them and they go on the next car you buy as it's replacement (or you have to hand them in after a certain time)

[@uzomarose]

Thank you for your content and transparency. I have been researching these additional costs......... I am also a fellow prius lover ready for the upgrade Thank you for helping me make the transition in reality Om namah shivayah, we bless your existence

[@dreverydayjan]

Glad to help, it's worth the upgrade! (in my opinion!)

[@uzomarose]

@@dreverydayjan I totally agree that It is worth the upgrade. I am just timing my purchase......... with wedding, honeymoon, new house build/purchase......... Thank You for the support

[@adamlee5504]

My 2022 model y came with a front license plate holder.

[@SignatureAuto_]

That all sounds great but you don’t need all that not a must just the $10 connectivity maybe then you will actually save.

[@pkerry12]

in Australia registration is the same no matter what the car for me it was the same didn't change.

[@dreverydayjan]

Wow that's nice!