237: Ed’s Cost of Ownership
About this episode
Ed shares a detailed breakdown of his ownership experience with a 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR Plus, discussing costs associated with maintenance, fuel, and repairs over six years. Key expenses include tire replacements, battery maintenance, and a significant repair for suspension bushings. The conversation also touches on the vehicle's performance, regenerative braking, and the evolving EV market. Ed reflects on the overall enjoyment of owning the car and considers future EV options, emphasizing the importance of understanding ownership costs in the context of electric vehicles.
What is the real cost of ownership of an EV? This week, Ed goes through his experience with his 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+, and he brings the receipts … literally. Has it been a good experience? Would he do it again? Will his next car be a Tesla, or even an EV? Listen to find out!
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This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art by Phil Royle
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Tesla Model 3
"...ave? We're going to do this on the brand new 2019 model 3 SR Plus. You need a new car."
Tesla Model
"...rn, Ed Sanchez, owner of a brand new six-year-old Tesla Model 3, as we were about to get into."
Toyota Camry
"...o, you know, it's a step up, I'd say, from like a Camry, Altima, generally, in terms of specifications, y..."
Nissan Altima
"...know, it's a step up, I'd say, from like a Camry, Altima, generally, in terms of specifications, you know,..."
Volkswagen Passat
"...o I mean, it's the difference between like, say a Passat and a three series, I guess, kind of sure."
Kia Optima
"...es. And when I just pulled up my chart for my Kia Optima, my tires are due for changing and that was almos..."
Toyota Corolla
"Now, I had Corolla for years over 300,000 miles on a Corolla. I coul..."
Tesla Cybertruck
"...ge and low voltage system. Most are still now the Cybertruck is 48 volt, but most EVs are still 12 volt for th..."
Infiniti 37
"... replaced the battery on my mom's just got a 2012 Infiniti 37. And I went to O'Reilly to get a battery."
Honda Civic
"not Subaru Honda. Yeah. No, I had a civic that you'd indicate and it would show the right s..."
Porsche Taycan
"... the other way. And if you get on the brakes on a Taycan, then when you hit the brakes, it does regenerati..."
Ford Mustang
"I mock it. But like the Mustang has the the horse. The lamps are awesome."
Hyundai Sonata
"...prior to this I've well, I prior to this, I had a sonata, which is a sedan. But I've had several hatchback..."
Tesla Model S
"...h, I was like, oh, man, I was hoping for like the Model S, you know, a lift back with a large opening, larg..."
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