Posted on 02/21/2020 12:29:37 PM PST by Responsibility2nd
Recently sold on the website Only Used Tesla is what is believed to be the highest-mileage Tesla Model X in the world—a 2016 “90D” rental car/shuttle with over 400,000 miles on the odometer. The company that owned it, Tesloop, gave me the vehicle’s full maintenance records, so let’s look at every part that had to be swapped for this electric crossover to reach 400,000 miles in this condition.
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Before we go on, I want to make clear that this story is not a criticism of Tesla, nor is it implying that its cars are less-than-reliable, or that they’re significantly more reliable or easier to maintain than most other vehicles on the road. There isn’t enough info here to draw those conclusions (consider reading Consumer Reports if you’re after that). The article is simply providing a close look at what it took to keep this particular EV on the road and in good condition for over three years and 400,000 miles. It’s fascinating stuff. And yes, there are a decent number of line-items, but I think we’re all well aware of the copious maintenance issues associated with some internal combustion engine cars, so just imagine how long this log would be on, say, a 400,000 mile Mini.
Anyway, here’s the full maintenance log:
(Excerpt) Read more at jalopnik.com ...
400K would be ten complete sets
And employment opportunities for African children.
“my point was about your comment about our electrical grid...”
Cars are proven technology but thousands upon thousand self-ignite each year.
Ya think?
Remember these are automobiles and they are used far from clean city streets and dry climates. Anything at all can cause a unnoticable chink in the armor anytime and not be noticed.
Remember Tesla’s were burning up from road hazards hitting the bottom of the car causing instant inferno’s. They had to recall them to armor up the vehicles.
Don’t tell me it’s sealed because running over a brick
or a piece of metal any decent size road hazard can break the seal under the right circumstances.
That is water and hundreds of volts and amps of inches away from electricity looking for a way to get out.
one of the few things you can buy in florida before a hurricane is time, anything else forget about it...
i’m under the impression that the weather channel owns major stock in grocery and home improvement stores because of their scare tactics when a storm is approaching...
I don’t know. It would seem that the industry would develop a standard plug.
Just today I happened to look at the CR reliability reports on a number of cars, including Tesla.
The S had a lot of problems, the X was far worse, but the 3 was excellent.
Interesting.
What is the convenience in having to drive 10 or 20 miles out of your way to charge the car along with the wasted time waiting?
Electric bilge pump
Year by year, Tesla and other EV manufacturers are refining and improving their products. Especially regarding range and charging times.
I’m glad this technology is improving.
Does ‘LOL’ improve your argument? Replace the gasoline with Electric production and infrastructure... We can talk seriously... Before then you’re a one trick pony.. Cool with me - I make $$$ either way...
“cars are proven technology but thousands upon thousands self ignite each year”
what are the stats between electric and gasoline/diesel powered vehicles self igniting each year?...
I don’t have time to read the article but does it include road use taxes?
I mean fair road use taxes, not what may or may not be charged. This is another subsidy.
Apparently, tax technology hasn’t caught up with EV technology. Give ‘em time, they will correct that.
Corvettes are ok, but I don’t fit in them. Plus, Daytona Coupes have massive cool factor. They are basically a fixed-head (to use the British parlance) Cobra.
Vehicle fires are not good under any circumstances. But when an EV lights off, putting out the fire is very difficult compared with a gasoline fire. They can and do re-ignite after the fire is apparently extinguished.
Do you mean gasoline taxes? Nope!
Upthread someone guesstimated there was $37,500 NOT SPENT on gasoline. And the exorbitant gas taxes each state charges.
You may think that is another “subsidy” Tesla owners get away with.
I call it a perk.
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