Tesla

[Anonymous]

They are so cheap right now, some even under 20k for 2022 Model 3. Is it a bad idea? How does it work logistically/financially in terms of installing a charger at home? Is it costly?

[Anonymous]

We plugged it into the normal outlet in our garage. It was fine, When we did a house reno, we put a new faster outlet in there, but it was just a bonus. We use it exactly the same way that we used the normal one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We plugged it into the normal outlet in our garage. It was fine, When we did a house reno, we put a new faster outlet in there, but it was just a bonus. We use it exactly the same way that we used the normal one.

Are you happy with your decision?

[Anonymous]

You can have the charger installed somewhere from $1000-$1500.
Two things to know about owning Tesla,
1. Insurance rate is high, much higher than gas car.
2. Repair takes a long time, due to part order from Tesla and limited number of certified Tesla shops.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We plugged it into the normal outlet in our garage. It was fine, When we did a house reno, we put a new faster outlet in there, but it was just a bonus. We use it exactly the same way that we used the normal one.

Are you happy with your decision?

Which one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can have the charger installed somewhere from $1000-$1500.
Two things to know about owning Tesla,
1. Insurance rate is high, much higher than gas car.
2. Repair takes a long time, due to part order from Tesla and limited number of certified Tesla shops.

You don't need a special charger; insurance did not change for us any more than getting any new luxury car, but we have a long and clean record; of the 7 Teslas in my immediate family, none have ever needed a repair except for one tire that was damaged on vacation and it was repaired that day at the vacation home, and one kid's car that had a window smash and grab in NY, and that too was repaired same day where it was parked.

[Anonymous]

Our insurance also was not more than any other new car would be.

[Anonymous]

PP again. We got the faster charger for our garage and I think it’s worth it, but either way you just usually plug it in overnight. I only use about 15% of the battery charge during daily driving.

[Anonymous]

The cost of installing the charger depends on how far it is from your fuse box. They have to run copper cable from that to the charger and that cable is expensive so it depends on how far they have to run it. Ours was only about $500 because our box is in the basement and our garage is also in the basement practically next to it. Our electric bill only went up about $20/mo so not even noticeable and what you save in gas and oil changes more than pays for the charger installation. We've also had no repairs in four years and ours has I think around 120K miles on it at this point. The only service we've had done is tires and rotating them. Tesla will come to your house and do that for you for like $100.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can have the charger installed somewhere from $1000-$1500.
Two things to know about owning Tesla,
1. Insurance rate is high, much higher than gas car.
2. Repair takes a long time, due to part order from Tesla and limited number of certified Tesla shops.

You don't need a special charger; insurance did not change for us any more than getting any new luxury car, but we have a long and clean record; of the 7 Teslas in my immediate family, none have ever needed a repair except for one tire that was damaged on vacation and it was repaired that day at the vacation home, and one kid's car that had a window smash and grab in NY, and that too was repaired same day where it was parked.

You need a 220V cable run to the charger. You can't compare insurance rate of a $30k Tesla to a new luxury $60k-80k ICE vehicle. Collison repair takes a long time, believe me.

[Anonymous]

Is that bring own battery prices?

[Anonymous]

Sorry to piggyback but wrr charger, no garage not even an electric plug on front porch.
Can we get a new electric line from the utility pole for a charger?

[Anonymous]

My friend had a minor accident in her Tesla and it took 3 or 4 months to get the car back. Aside from that, she raves about it. Personally, I don't think I'd be okay with waiting that long for parts.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to piggyback but wrr charger, no garage not even an electric plug on front porch.
Can we get a new electric line from the utility pole for a charger?

You will probably have to run a line from your circuit box. In DC, street charging is limited to 110 volt which is very slow. So, it is probably not your best option anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can have the charger installed somewhere from $1000-$1500.
Two things to know about owning Tesla,
1. Insurance rate is high, much higher than gas car.
2. Repair takes a long time, due to part order from Tesla and limited number of certified Tesla shops.

Add to that
3. Tires need to be replaced more often and are more expensive