OUR TESLA, 3 YEARS & 40K MILES LATER

EV Channels Review

After three years and 40,000 miles, the hosts share their comprehensive ownership experience of their Tesla Model S 75. They highlight the car's surprisingly robust interior durability and impressive acceleration, noting its 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds. While acknowledging the initial concerns about cost and size, particularly for UK roads, they found it manageable with practice and camera assistance for parking. Key positives include the convenient pre-heating via the app, a massive and practical boot, and the excellent Tesla Supercharger network, which made long journeys effortless. However, they point out significant drawbacks such as limited rear headroom for taller individuals (especially without a panoramic roof) and challenges with fitting small children into the rear seats due to the roofline. Reliability issues, though minor and quickly resolved, included a noisy airbox, a vibrating undershield, and a handbrake caliper recall, with the car being off the road for a total of three days. The infotainment system, initially overwhelming, became appreciated for its functionality despite occasional Spotify glitches. Ultimately, despite the high price tag, they express deep affection for the car, citing its performance, driving experience, and the emotional significance of milestones achieved with it, concluding they will miss it immensely.