2024-04-23 00:51:14
The latest article (Apr. 2023) from Consumer Reports, the organisation cited as source, contradicts this chart [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(54-2-111) Author
2024-04-23 00:58:12
NNN. Elon Musk's table is literally from Consumer Reports, dated April 19th 2024. It's more up to date information. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(97-3-12) Author
2024-04-23 01:00:17
NNN. As per the April 2024 Consumer Report, Tesla is indeed the cheapest car to maintain. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(90-3-12) Author
2024-04-23 01:31:37
None of the reports cited for or against mention or take into consideration the cost of replacing a Tesla battery pack. That can range from $5-20k depending on the model, with degradation a constant factor. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(66-10-154) Author
2024-04-23 01:50:49
Battery replacement is not a cost that would be compared when looking at Maintenance costs. If battery replacement is considered then so should engine replacement as both are just as unlikely as the other. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(84-5-31) Author
2024-04-23 08:09:39
This list does not include many popular car makes. For example Fiat, Audi and Ssangyong are missing. Therefore we cannot truly say that Tesla is the cheapest as we have incomplete data. Source-[Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(23-7-43) Author
2024-04-23 10:32:04
Tesla vehicles overall are cheap to maintain but sometimes parts replacements like (suspension, Drive Unit or Battery and many more), can be expensive and the customer may have to pay depending on the situation or condition. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-6-36) Author
2024-04-23 13:12:38
Given that Tesla has had problems in the past procuring parts, along with the fact that there isn't enough real world data on maintenance costs in the 6-10 year time-frame, this post is misleading. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(21-2-33) Author
2024-04-23 15:29:32
Without the source to the research, we cannot verify the validity of the chart nor the claim. As a context, be aware of research bias. For example, the highest/lowest, you do not drive a Tesla off-road. You do drive a Land Rover off-road. This may be apple to orange comparison. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(26-7-23) Author
2024-04-23 15:49:19
NNN, stop using notes as comments. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(8-0-7) Author
2024-04-23 19:20:44
This chart is from the latest consumer report: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(9-0-2) Author