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Doug Watson
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BS in Mechanical Engineering & Psychology, San Diego State UniversityUpdated 3y
Are Tesla cars easy to maintain?
I have a 2015 Model s 85D with 85,000 miles on it. I have taken dozens of road trips hence the high mileage. In an equivalent ICE car that would have necessitated 17 oil changes w filters, 3 engine air filters, a fuel filter, maybe a timing belt, and a transmission service. Might have needed O2 sensor, EGR and who knows what else. There are lots of parts on an ICE car that do not even exist on a Tesla.
The Tesla is much easier (and cheaper) to maintain than any gas car I have ever had. There are no regularly service parts except tires, wiper blades, windshield washer fluid, and cabin air filter. I go to the service center once a year to have car inspected, alignment checked, etc. It costs about $400 for a four hour inspection. My car also had a door handle extender fail at 75000 miles. It cost $594 and was done in my garage by a Tesla mobile mechanic. I got to watch and talk to him the whole time.
In summary, 4 years, 85000 miles, 3 trips to the service center ( 1 per year) and one garage repair. Some report more stuff and maybe I’ve been lucky but from a maintenance standpoint this car has been close to miraculous.
Update:
Now in Sept. of 2019, 4.5 years after purchase sitting at 103,000 miles. No additional maintenance and last inspection showed brakes at 90% of new That is the blessing and efficiency of regenerative braking using the motor as a generator to recharge the battery. This car will never need a brake job, at least, not in my lifetime.
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