We know that electric cars are usually more expensive to purchase than traditional thermal models. Which also scares off many motorists. However, in use, this zero-emission engine would actually be much more economical, despite the increase in the price of electricity. That is why many drivers, especially heavy drivers, prefer to turn to electric cars. But how much does it cost in concrete terms? Well, the owner of Tesla Model 3 explains everything to us!

“We are working on an inexpensive electric car that will be produced in large volumes. Every week I look at the plans for the production line… It’s unlike any car production line anyone has ever seen. The first production line is located in Texas. Mexico will be second” HUGE! pic.twitter.com/SCWdiXLBg2

— Rami (@TeslaXplored) December 5, 2023

Great savings

It is about YouTuber Kim Jawa, who has already covered more than 110 thousand kilometers behind the wheel of his electric sedan. Then he paid $46,500, thanks to a government grant in 2018, to buy it. He also paid the equivalent from the start $64,900 insurance, maintenance and electricity for recharging. He also had to make repairs that cost him $214. This is the only thing he has had to do in the entire life of his car. Then it was a broken suspension arm that just needed to be replaced;

Reasonable value

But how much did it really cost him to own his Tesla? Well, the expenses incurred on his car are about $50,000 minus the savings gained over 110,000 kilometers and five years of ownership. Which is still reasonable compared to a thermal car that would cost around $60,000. Note that if you choose a less expensive car, this price will obviously be lower, but with the risk that you will have to spend more on things like maintenance and repairs.

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