WHY I BOUGHT A USED TESLA IN 2022

EV Channels Review

The reviewer details their decision to purchase a used 2018 Tesla Model 3 in 2022 due to the long wait times for new EVs and the need for immediate transportation. While acknowledging potential drawbacks like older technology (no pedestrian warning speaker, older console, chrome trim) and battery degradation concerns, the reviewer found the used Model 3 to be a surprisingly robust option. Key advantages discovered include the presence of HomeLink, a mobile connector, and moving passenger lumbar support, features absent in newer models. Battery degradation was minimal, with the 2018 model showing only a 10-mile range difference compared to a 2021 model. The reviewer emphasizes that over-the-air software updates keep the user experience largely consistent with newer Teslas. Despite initial concerns about missing features like Autopilot (which was later purchased separately), the reviewer concludes that buying a used Tesla is a viable and cost-effective option, especially when compared to the premium for new vehicles, provided one can find a well-maintained example.