{"id":44232,"date":"2023-03-05T00:03:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T05:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=44232"},"modified":"2023-03-05T00:03:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T05:03:18","slug":"tesla-ev-ownership-top-pros-cons-reveals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=44232","title":{"rendered":"Considering A Tesla Or Another EV? Owner Shares The Good And Bad"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article comes to us courtesy of\u00a0EVANNEX<\/a>, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at\u00a0InsideEVs<\/a>, nor have we been paid by\u00a0EVANNEX\u00a0to publish these articles. We find the company’s perspective as an aftermarket supplier of Tesla accessories interesting and are happy to share its content free of charge. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n

Posted on<\/span>\u00a0EVANNEX on March 03, 2023,\u00a0by<\/span>\u00a0Matt Pressman<\/p>\n

What’s it like to own a Tesla<\/a>? I spoke with Jerry Jean-Pierre, a\u00a0multi-sport athlete<\/a>\u00a0turned entrepreneur who\u00a0loves his Tesla Model 3<\/a>. But he also has a few critiques of the popular electric car as well.<\/p>\n

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Above:\u00a0<\/em>Jerry Jean-Pierre\u00a0charging his Tesla Model 3 (Image:\u00a0EVANNEX<\/a>).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Jean-Pierre, \u201cHaving my Tesla has been really enjoyable. Every time I’m at a stop light, I\u00a0love pushing the pedal down and leaving other cars in the dust.” The raw power of a Tesla was an immediate draw to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That said, when\u00a0Jean-Pierre\u00a0talks with friends and family about Tesla,\u00a0it quickly becomes obvious that owning an EV is\u00a0brand-new territory for most. \u201cEver since I\u2019ve been able to drive, my car was fueled by gas. But not anymore,\u201d he laughs.<\/p>\n

So what are Jean-Pierre’s top 5 pros and cons of Tesla ownership? He outlines them below.<\/p>\n

TOP 5 PROS<\/h4>\n
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  1. Saying goodbye to gas prices<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 One of the best things about driving a Tesla is saving money on gas. A long-range Tesla Model 3 will cost about $9 to fully charge here in Florida. A similarly-priced Mercedes, with\u00a0a (nearly) equivalent\u00a0range will\u00a0set you\u00a0back $51 at the gas pump.<\/li>\n
  2. Less maintenance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Another advantage of driving a Tesla is that an electric vehicles don\u2019t\u00a0require\u00a0the typical oil changes, fuel filters, or spark plug replacements that come with a gas-powered car. With fewer moving parts, peace of mind\u00a0is quickly achieved while owning such a reliable vehicle.<\/li>\n
  3. Self-driving technology<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The self-driving option is a great enhancement to the driver experience. Also, the technology in the car is always updating. \u201cIt’s like a driving computer,\u201d say Jean-Pierre.<\/li>\n
  4. Keep the planet healthy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Having an electric car with no tailpipe emissions keeps the air cleaner. “It reduces my carbon footprint. So why not own an EV,\u201d explains Jean-Pierre.<\/li>\n
  5. Potential tax credits\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 \u201cI enjoy the tax credits offered when buying a Tesla\u00a0or other electric vehicle today,\u201d he notes. And Jean-Pierre should know.\u00a0A quick glance at his\u00a0LINKEDIN<\/a>\u00a0and it’s clear he’s helped more than a few Fortune 100 companies as a tax consultant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    TOP 5 CONS<\/h4>\n
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    1. Steep price<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 “The initial investment for a Tesla can be steep,” he notes. Prices for a base model start at about $40,000 and go up to well over $120,000.<\/li>\n
    2. Charging can take time<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A full charge can take 30-60 minutes at a Tesla Supercharger compared to about 5 minutes for a gas-powered vehicle. Technology has made charging faster but it’s still a longer wait.<\/li>\n
    3. Some EVs have short ranges\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0About a decade ago, early Teslas\u00a0(and most earlier EVs) had less than 200 miles of range. However,\u00a0more recently, most Tesla vehicles have ranges that are well over 200 miles and\u00a0(often) over 300 miles.<\/li>\n
    4. Charging stations aren\u2019t available everywhere<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 New charging stations are popping up every week. However, there are fewer charging stations than gas stations. \u201cPlanning is essential, especially for a long trip,\u201d explains Jean-Pierre.<\/li>\n
    5. Aesthetics of your vehicle will look similar to many<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Teslas\u00a0are becoming more commonplace ton today’s roads.\u00a0When purchasing a Tesla, you get a standard option of only about four colors\u00a0along with\u00a0a handful of possible upgrades. Jean-Pierre notes, \u201cThat’s why I\u2019m excited about companies like\u00a0Evannex. They supply\u00a0so many great upgrade options to make your vehicle unique for you.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      All in all, according to Jean-Pierre, the advantages of owning a Tesla are far greater than the disadvantages. Jean-Pierre is such a believer,\u00a0he even\u00a0offers up his Tesla on Turo<\/a>.\u00a0He says,\u00a0\u201cI always recommend driving a Tesla to those who may be on the fence about it. Once you feel the lightning-fast acceleration, you’ll be instantly hooked.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      This article comes to us courtesy of\u00a0EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at\u00a0InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by\u00a0EVANNEX\u00a0to publish these articles. We find the company’s perspective as an aftermarket supplier of Tesla accessories interesting and are happy to share its content free of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=44232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44232\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=44232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=44232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=44232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}