According to the latest report, Tesla is a company known for making electric cars with advanced technology, unique designs, and the potential for a future without high-priced gasoline.
As ordinary people grow accustomed to the idea that electric vehicles are the way of the future, Tesla has become a default consideration for any consumer looking to buy a new car. Because of the potential for a gas-free experience, many consumers forget to consider the other costs associated with owning a new car, some of which can be substantial.
Owners of Tesla vehicles may be able to avoid oil price volatility, but these vehicles may cost more to operate and maintain than the average big brand car (. Tesla vehicle maintenance and repair costs shouldn’t be entirely on the brand’s head), but it’s important that potential buyers understand what they’re getting into before buying.
For most people, reasons like high gas prices are enough to get them to buy a Tesla. At the same time, it is indeed possible that the cash you save on traditional vehicle maintenance will be offset by the price of your regular Tesla hardware repairs. Tesla vehicles cost 27% more to repair than comparable gasoline-powered vehicles, according to RepairPal. RepairPal’s analysis shows that the average repair cost for any given Tesla vehicle is about $832 per year, while the average vehicle (across all brands) is closer to $652 per year.
The reason Tesla vehicles are so expensive to repair is that many of the parts aren’t as mass-produced as those for vehicles that are produced in much larger volumes. Take the windshield of a Tesla Model X, for example, which costs an owner more than $1,500 to replace. Once a series of vehicles has been on the road for a considerable amount of time, the need for replacement parts is inevitably met by third-party suppliers. Tesla hasn’t been making cars long enough, so that hasn’t happened yet.
It’s also important to consider the fact that Tesla doesn’t have the best reputation for reliability. According to JD Power’s 2021 U.S. Vehicle Reliability Study, the automaker ranks 30th in the reliability category of 33 vehicle brands.
SlashGear argues that potential EV buyers must keep in mind that, by and large, the world of EVs is still relatively new, which means parts and labor will be more expensive than combustion-engine vehicles. They should also note that Tesla vehicles are ultimately considered luxury vehicles, meaning they cost more to repair than the lowest-priced EVs on the market, as well as the vast majority of conventional gasoline vehicles.
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