My Tesla Model S was three years old in September 2020, and in this blog post, I will share everything you need to know about the running costs and maintenance of owning a Tesla. After three years, three months, and 26,875 kilometers of ownership, I have experienced a few issues, but overall, my experience has been positive.
I took delivery of my Model S on the 29th of September 2017, and I was delighted to receive a bottle of champagne, a Tesla mug, and a very nice Tesla pen as part of the delivery experience. Initially, there were no issues with my car, but after a couple of weeks, I noticed that the driver’s side door handle wouldn’t retract properly. I scheduled a service appointment at the Sandy Ford service center, and the mechanic was able to repair it under warranty within an hour.
In June 2018, my car seemed to download updates over the air, so I scheduled another service appointment at Sandy Ford. During this visit, I also picked up a Chatham adapter that I had earned through Tesla‘s referral program. In March 2019, I ordered a HEPA filter and requested a dome light repair, which was a simple fix for the mechanic.
In June 2019, I needed a new tire due to a slow puncture, and the service center also installed ground service brackets under warranty. The total cost for the new tire was 383 euros. In July 2020, I booked my car for its first service at 24,000 kilometers, which cost 465 euros. Additionally, I have had to change the battery in my key fob twice, costing about 1 euro each time. In total, my maintenance costs have amounted to 850 euros over three years.
In terms of electricity and toll road costs, I don’t have exact consumption figures for all of my mileage, but based on my best estimate, I have used approximately 5,106.25 kilowatt-hours of electricity, costing me around 1,149 euros. Factoring in free supercharging for certain trips, my total electricity costs come to around 1,021 euros over three years.
When considering wear and tear, my Deep Blue Metallic paint and white seats have held up very well, with minimal signs of wear after almost 27,000 kilometers. The battery also shows no signs of degradation, which is a positive sign for the longevity of the vehicle.
Overall, my total cost of ownership for three years comes to 1,850 euros, or 617 euros per year. As an EV driver, I have also saved money on tolls, totaling 16.65 euros. If you are considering buying a Tesla, I recommend using a referral code to receive 1,500 kilometers of free supercharging. Feel free to share your own experiences with running costs and maintenance in the comments, and I will do my best to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to sharing more about my Tesla ownership experience in future videos.
