Just wanted to say that Tesla DOES include a License Plate Holder however it's mounted with double sided tape and can damage your paint so we don't even think they exist! I recommend the Snap Plate as this protect your paint while still obeying state laws!

California is now in the bottom 10% of all states in road quality. Then CA charges $1100/year in Registration fees for Model X plus 7.25% sales tax. So, for a $60K Tesla, you’re paying $5450 to the state just to put it on the road. That’s outrageous. Insane.

Thanks, Jan for that quick rundown of expected and optional costs. I have a Model Y LR and I added the floor mats and trunk mat too. I also had the PPF applied and it has helped avoid rock chips but the front bumper gets lots of bugs which don't come off easily. Some detailers recommend ceramic coating rather than PPF as it cleans up more easily. I also needed the front plate mount as the one supplied by Tesla uses stick-on tape which failed over the winter. Other than those accessories, I've gotten along just fine without any other additions. My car came with the charge cable and included the 120V adapter. Tires do cost a lot and I swapped out the OEM tires for all-season tires as I drive in snow conditions often. The video is a good reality check on actual cost additions, thanks again.

I had ordered a 2024 model Y and when I received my insurance quote ($154/mth) I cancelled it. This would have removed all my monthly gas savings. I currently pay $56/mth for my 2019 Volvo XC60.

This was super helpful! I am shocked to hear how much registration costs in CA especially coming from FL and now living in CA. Thank you!!!

Thanks for taking the time to share the information. The images of the Tesla without the front number plate, led me to learning that not all states in America require a front number plate. I'd never noticed cars without front number plates before. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing the info. I just ordered and used your referral link. Cheers!

They don’t use the battery to slow down the car, they are using drag from the electric motor/generator as it backward recharges the battery. That why they call it “Regenerative”

This was very informative, thank you.

Very useful info. Great job on this. Here come all the tesla videos in my feed now.

I'm in Australia, and the registration fee in my state is lower for EVs than for ICE (it's calculated per cylinder, and EV is considered "1" for this purpose). Also, my insurance is the same as my previous car (Subaru). Accessories are optional, for all cars. Only mobile charger should really be considered (mine was free). I have to agree on the tyres part, but everything else is cheaper so far, especially having solar at home.

Thanks for the thorough cost breakdown , Jan

Thank you for these details.

That is a good point about the Registration but as you note - the car costs more. One thing that is becomging more prevelent is - Extra EV charges for road tax - since many EVs charge at home; the state gets no taxes from that to maintain the roads and pay for the state patrol so in my state Washington there is a $750 Extra road tax for EVs. To be fare those the State drops sales tax on EVs so you save up front but they make you pay it back in 3-4 years with this extra tax; and in 4 or 5 years you'll be paying more over all taxes.

It’s good you changed insurance. I had AAA for many years. I still have their membership. I had to change when we purchased a used S-class back in 2007. They wanted $450 a month. I had to shop around and switched. Ironically, my Mercedes ML had a normal rate with AAA. Even the agent wasn’t sure why it was so expensive.

Nice video. One thing that was understated in the video is fuel cost. I'm on the east coast and I have a wall charger at home. The cost of electricity to move my Y is about 1/4 of the cost to move a 30 mpg car using regular gas over the same distance. Yes, your electric bill will increase, but it costs much less that the gasoline you would have purchased. That absolutely adds up.

Excellent video! Thank you. 😎👍 Happy Trails!

Hey! Thank you! I was about to place am order with tesla. Those variables must be taken in consideration for sure.

I just put tires on my model S recently at just over 58k miles. I thought that was reasonable. I keep the tire pressure at spec and drive it "normally" even though quick acceleration feels effortless in an EV, it is harder on tires.

I have Travelers as my insurer and I pay $1400/yr in NJ. Also, since a front plate is mandatory in NJ the car came with the Tesla plate mount for free (and they even mounted it for free)

Answered all of my questions thank you!!!!

Thanks, great information!

Interesting (and correct) take on regenerative braking...newer tech is always going to be fraught with extra costs, but i will take those any day in exchange for the abscence of noxious fumes...thanks for the upload!

This video helped me decide to buy the Volvo EX30! I have a leased C40 Recharge now and haven't paid most of these upcharges you are paying for things like connectivity, that is free, a level 2 charger is free and it also acts as its own wall box because the car itself is programmable for time and charge rate and amperage, and the cord has a level 2 and level 1 adaptor. So you just plug it into any regular outlet or dryer outlet. For the panoramic roof, there is a $400 screen you can buy for shade. And now also a Tesla tap adaptor to use at Tesla chargers, although in 2025 they will be producing Volvos with NAC (Tesla) charging built in. But what I most like is that the satellite and internet connectivity is free. The over the air updates are free and the car runs on the Google platform, and Google Play is free, and you can download many things off your own Google Play account and run them free in the car, incl You Tube, Spotify, Alexa, Prime Music, Apply Car Play, Waze Etc. The C40 only has 225 miles of range at 90% battery though, and that is not good enough for roadtrips, which is why I am looking for a different EV. The EX30 is 275miles at 90% and that is real, usable range. Anyway thanks for this video, for the price I can't really beat the EX30 at around $42000-$47000 without the yearly add on expenses you mention here.But not eligible for the $7500 rebate. By the way South Carolina charges $500 for the EV road tax at purchase to make up for not paying gas tax.

That’s why I’m still skeptical about all electric car, beside additional cost, i’m more worried about uncertainty and peace of mind. Thanks for sharing. It’s really helpful video.

You should add to your comment that there are State DMVs that are cheaper than what you mentioned. Case in point: Hawaii base their registration fees on vehicle weight. To which I initially balked when knowing that an EV costs more to register. I now understand the logic, since they're heavier and makes more toll on roadways.

I have had a Tesla Y for two years and the only extra payment I “had” is 350 for my registration…. Tha’s all then, just the normal electricity. The insurance its being the normal charge…

1:28 when I went from my Chevy bolt ev to my model y performance, I went from $200 to $719 for registration and I did a little digging on why it’s so expensive. It has to do with the weight of the vehicle, not the value, or else the registration would go down each year as the car gets older and devalues.

Very helpful. Great video. Thank you

great video! had suspected the insurance and VLF would increase but not THAT MUCH!!

I bought a 2012 used Prius v 5 years ago & do my own oil & transmission oil changes. Have only gone through 3 sets of tires in 84,000 miles. Only maintenance I've had to pay for is coolant change for $200. Love the 42 MPG it gets plus I can haul an 80 gallon water heater with the doors closed. I can still outpace F-150's as their engine's are governed at less than 100 MPH.

Thank you for the review. I've owned my Lexus RX for six years, but the cost of gas has doubled since I purchased it. I'm considering a Model Y as my daily driver.

This was informative, and well done. I watched another lady who did a review on her car and she seemed like she didn't have the slightest clue what she was getting into purchasing a Model Y.

I change my desire to buy TSLA model 3 (even after 7500 tax credit about 36.5K) , part of it has to do with the EV car issuance is more expensive than a Hyundai Elantra hybrid which cost me about 28.5K: I rather saving the 8K different, waiting SPY down some time later and invest that 8K to SPY ETF: I calculate this saving of 8K will more than pay off the 10 years oil spending difference from EV charging cost: At the end of 10 years, my SPY ETF will still leaving with balance of around 2-3$K assuming SPY giving average 9-10% annual return. Note: My 10 years estimate only drive no more than 100K miles.

Got to drop a like and comment for the great content

Thanks for your honest opinion and comparison between gas/hybrid car and a battery electric car.

just returned from our first test drive , the Y. . very nice . you have some good info.. ~ JDS/CT

I ditched AAA just last week because they wanted to screw me by wanting to charging over $3,000 for my Tesla Model Y. Got insurance from another decent company for $1,500 a year. I will never go back to AAA. Crooks.

Nice video i dont own one but sure learned alot thanks😂😂😂😂

Progressive has good Tesla insurance rates, especially if you carry a high (say, $1000) deductible. The difference for my Model S P90DL was pretty huge.

I had a reapair covered on warranty. Paid $6 for windshield washing fluid. I use Tesla insurance and cost is monthly about $95/mo ave. The scoring is not very situationally smart so the score is usually lower than it should be but the bill is much lower than other insurers costs so I put up with the scoring frustrations.

Thanks very much for this clip. My 2007 Cadillac has over 200,000 miles on it now. I love the car but I had to rebuild the transmission at a cost of $3100. The recent fuel pump replacement was $1100. I had to replace all the coil packs about 25,000 miles ago. I can't remember exactly what that was. Of course an EV doesn't have fuel pump, doesn't have a transmission, doesn't have coils, etc. So there's a lot to consider. Also, I have 24 solar panels on my roof and three house batteries. It's a Tesla Solar system and it's excellent. I don't wanna bore you with too many details, but I think I could be driving for free within the range of whatever EV I had for at least nine months out of the year. Thank you again for this clip, I could talk all day about this. I'm looking forward to the dog mode on the Model Y… So is my dog.

Thank you for your all your hard work in making this video for us. I'll keep my lexus till it dies 😊

Great video! Thanks for sharing! ❤

Great info! Thanks!

Reading these registration numbers is crazy. I'd pay $85 CAD to register a Model Y. Im stll shopping around for the best insurance quote but i mayvstick with who I have.

I live in CA and don't have front license plate for almost 20 years now, not a single ticket. It's going to be a fixing ticket with no fines for the first time, no worries.

Yes and I have recently seen a video from Canada where the cost of a replacement battery for a Hyundai Ioniq was actually more than the cost of a new vehicle and to add insult to injury the battery had to be ordered from Korea because the dealers did not carry the battery as a stock replacement item. Plus there was also an instance whee even the slightest damage to the vehicle the whole thing was written off. Absolute madness!! Your extra costs seem to me to be very expensive and some of the features like Netflix really an addition that is quite bizarre.

Very helpful thanks

Since when did Tesla stop including a front license plate holder? And Premium Connectivity is not free for a year, it's only free for 3 months.

It’s a terrific video, Cali biased, but well organized and helpful. Thanks!

Thanks ! Good and usefull sharing.

The insurance premium surge just happened to our family, too. We pay twice a year for model 3 and Y. It used to be around $1700, but all of a sudden, our bill came to over $4300. That's about $9000/year for just two not so luxurious EVs with mediocre resale values. So, I tapped into the Tesla Insurance, and it became around $2000 or $4000/year. I know it's still expensive, but savings from pumping gas and maintenance somewhat offsets.

Do you know that in Switzerland (and probably Europe) the access to the camera from from the Tesla app is blocked? I can only assume this has to do with legal requirements for cameras in public places. But I find it difficult to accept that Tesla not be forthcoming about their actual car features. What other features are also unavailable depending on geography ?

I have also owned my model Y for a bit over three years. I just had an unexpected expense. The AC compressor failed and sent metal fragments into the cooling system. This repair cost me about $2500. I live in Southern AZ, so the AC gets a workout, but the car only has about 68k miles on it.

I have a Bolt now and Chevy replaced my battery with a NEW one under recall. I have read other accounts of Tesla not replacing batteries but rebuilding them and giving you one of them and you are now looking at more often replacement at your cost.

Nice and Simple video, full of content and no BS 😂👍

I read a comment somewhere where people say that the reason tires wear down faster is because some people tend to drive more aggressive in electric cars. I had a Nissan leaf where the tires lasted for 45k

In North Carolina, my registration fee was $ 340. Insurance is $80 per month. Cost to have an electrician install the home charger was $ 1095 all of was refunded by Duke Energy. I haven't put on any film and wash my car at home. Charging costs are 14 cents per kilowatt. The car is fully paid for. No front license plate holder for North Carolina although one came with the car. I bought the Tasmanian floor mats which are great. A few other accessories totalling $ 100 plus a shade for the glass roof. . I've had the car for 5 months and love it. I have a truck that I haven't put gassed up in months since buying the Tesla.

My State Farm car insurance more than doubled from last year. Thankfully I don't live in California. And I drive an old manual Corolla, cost around $650 to register and get tags, I was shocked. But hearing your prices I feel better now.

Thanks for the info

In regenerative braking, the motors, not the battery are used to slow the car. The battery gets charged by using the motors as a generator, converting forward motion energy into electric energy.

Hint. Move out of California- that has got to be the worst place, government wise, in the United States (maybe with the exception of New York). Our insurance here in KY is 140 a month for a M3 standard range and a M3Performance. One-time taxes were steep compared to North Carolina (which is where we moved from) at 6%. Tire cost is relative- the cost will be derived from the tire size. The lower profile and bigger rim size, the more expensive. And, going from 20” to 21” will incur a sustantial price hike. The most expensive tire I ever purchased was for my BMW X5 45e.. 530 dollars for ONE Bridgestone Alenza. I replaced the front tires for my Model X and the total cost for high-grade Continentals was 490 dollars.

Coincidentally I'm considering a Tesla Model Y to replace my 2022 Prius Prime. Progressive insurance quote is ~$240 more to insure the Y vs. the Prime. Interestingly enough, our Prius Prime has 13,000 miles on it and the dealership said the tread is low and they tried to sell us tires. I told them that I wouldn't want to buy new tires from them if they only last 13,000 miles.

It is true that the tires for my model S were more expensive since they are designed for a heavier car but at 58K miles I was pleasantly surprised (I could of pushed it to 60K but wanted to be safe). I had heard of some owners getting much less further before needing new tires. So possibly the difference could be from frequent heavy acceleration? It seems to effortless with an EV.

nice video!

Maybe it's a CA thing, but no state I've interacted with on the east coast charges more for a Tesla, and certainly not anywhere near those prices. At most, heavier vehicles (typically pick ups and full size suvs) might cost a few bucks more.

Paid off 21 Tacoma here love my truck . I like watching tsla videos

My heartfelt gratitude to private owners and Hertz sharing their ownership experiences. The high insurance is owing their flammability issues (not luxury). Waiting four years has saved me a ridiculous amount of money, grief and anxiety. EVs - saving the environment at 20 tonnes CO2 emissions per vehicle manufactured at a time.

This are just US problems. Registration is the same for ev's and ICU's in europe (about 200 dollars), every tesla must come with a front licence plate. We also get the mobile charger free with it. Trial Connectivity plus is only valid for a month though.

I can't believe you got ticketed for the missing the Front license plate. Like 90% of the Teslas I see have no front license plate.

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Nobody talk about these expenses. BTW, is the carpool sticker benefit ending in CA in 2025?

Hmm, driving style matters on tires. I have a 2021 Model Y with 36k miles and original tires. I use chill mode, which helps. I'll likely get 40k miles out of my tires, but ya, definitely plan to change before driving in snow

Not sure what you’re going on about there. You went from a compact economy car to a mid sized luxury SUV. If you went out and bought an Audi Q5 or BMW X5, you’d spend more on the purchase, more on maintenance like oil changes and scheduled dealer maintenance, more on tires, more on car registration, more on gas and about the same as Model Y on insurance. You’d also spend more on PPF because legacy car makers have more parts and more individual body pieces that need to be covered.

And congrats on having 1.72k of subscribers. I recently started my cooking channel. It’s moving along well. I know it takes lots of time to edit and put the videos together. Again, thank you for these details which gave few things to expect and consider.

Sorry to hear about the ticket for not having a license plate on the front. what city were you cited? was it a fix it ticket , any cost?

I just got a Model Y last February and it came with a front license plate holder in the trunk. I ordered a replica license plate that sticks on the front bumper cover flat. It's more aerodynamic, easy to clean and imposable to steal.

Another pro of getting a Tesla: Every trip is like a roller coaster ride - because they are sooo fast!

Have a 2019 M3P California registration is ~$700, Insurance $1685, applied myself 9H ceramic coating even over the glass, works like near permanent rain X. Battery degradation is more from age than anything else as I can travel 282 miles based on Recurrent auto watching the car on the network. Nearing 40 K miles on it. Just had service for the low volt battery replacement. Am on second set of tires at the vehicles life. Recharge at work is free so far. You can save a lot depending on situation it seems. I do like it's old sonar sensors. Have Full Self driving. It is relaxing to have a co pilot to dis engage at times. Fun car to drive.

Very informative! ... If I add that tint, how would I watch the stars at night? :) A smart tint would be nice... There exists photochromic self-tinting films.

Thank you for your content and transparency. I have been researching these additional costs......... I am also a fellow prius lover ready for the upgrade Thank you for helping me make the transition in reality Om namah shivayah, we bless your existence

Your PPF seemed to cost a lot. Question, do you put PPF on all of your cars?

awesome content, Jan. liked and sub!! I just called my insurance carrier today to get a quote for a model y. It is insanely expensive. it would cost me more than my two of my current vehicles per year. Not to mention the registration fee. but then I heard there is a proposal to increase another $1 on gasoline starting in this July, as if it's not already crazily high currently comparing to most of the other states. a really tough decision to get a model y right now.

Hi! Ordering my Y TODAY! Where can i find your REFERRAL LINK????

I like the comment about timing belt however most vehicles come with a timing chain these days which is supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. That said this is a very informative video.

The fuel savings seemed mostly ignored relative to the $1020 of electricity for 20K miles. A similar performance gas car will average 30 MPG at best. California gas averages about $5.50/gallon recently, which would cost about $3700 for 20K miles.

I feel like a good portion of the extra expenses she is talking about is because she lives in California. My tags transferred with no extra expenses here in Florida and I'm pretty sure I have little to no tax to pay extra for owning a Tesla. Lol insurance is about the same for me and I have Statefarm. I was also driving a 2023 Toyota Highlander and driving 160 miles each day for work. Which in today's gas costs is around $90 a week in gas plus an oil change every month and a half. For my use the Tesla is a major savings. Also, my local power company in Florida has a deal where they come out and install a charger and then I only pay $31 a month for unlimited charging at night and on the weekends. :)

My Tesla insurance is $60/mo. Virginia does not have high registration fees but they have an annoying property tax. Las year my tax went up because prices were so high, this year they should come way down. But that has nothing to do with it being an EV, just the value. I paid $1100 for an electrician to install a level 2 charger in my garage. That will be a selling point whenever we move. I have since discovered dryer/EV splitters that cost $200-300. But no repairs, oil changes, or other maintenance costs. I also found that tire manufacturers now have EV tires that last the same as ICE tires and cost the same. A ceramic spray that costs $12 is all you need to protect the car from bugs and small rock chips. Accessories cost about $500.

good video about extras, as a New Model owner myself you should of done a comparison between a similar priced gas vehicle to the model Y, for everything you listed, , like PPF film gas to PPF on Y, same for tint, price of electrify for 20000miles to price of gas for similar gas vehicle for 20000 miles, and any EV you buy you would need a Charger ... so a Gas to Model Y side by side comparison too that way you can see not just the cost of Y, but how muck more or less it would be when compared to same price gas vehicle . .. but good to know that tires wear out faster ( time to start saving for them )

You went from probably the best car you can buy to junk. The Prius is probably the best ergonomics, and has one of the best reliabilities in the market. And the Prius uses regenerative braking also. The purchase cost is amazing good considering that you are paying about as much as a similar gas car.

LMFAO that is madness; those taxes on Tesla LUXURY vehicles. I pay a fraction of what you pay, with a simple gasoline truck Chevy Avalance 2007, insurance $513 6 months full coverage uninsured motorist, registration $63, and to fill up at 26 gallon tank $70 to $80 currently in Texas. Something breaks I just fix it. Currently replacing the fuel pump pressure gauge this week for emissions.

use chill mode and drive carefully will save your tires

Did not expect this either... EVs aren't for traveling yet... I drove my MYP from New York to Kentucky and back (about 844 miles one way). I only used Tesla supercharger (10 stops each way), averaging about 30-40 minutes per charge. The total charge was a little over $300. The weather was around 29~34' fahrenheit and my average highway speed was around 85 mph. But if I had driven my 2016 Hyundai Sonata (18.5 mpg/500 miles), the cost for the same trip would have been about $200... that's a lot less money and time than MYP! 😢

Great information. I was talking to a friend about switching from a cheap suv unleaded 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee to the cheapest Tesla available however after watching this video I will keep my CHEAP car. Too much cost owning an EV in my opinion. Life should be less complicated and owning an EV makes life more difficult.

Thanks. Thinking about getting a Tesla Y

Please remember, everything in California (and the West Coast) is more expensive than other parts of the country. For instance, I recently moved from Washington State, where yearly license tabs were $425/yr for my 2018 LR Model 3, plus an additional $150 EV road tax. In Texas, I pay $80 for tabs which was spectacularly cheaper u til this year when they slapped on a $225 annual EV tax. Still, much more affordable than tax-happy states. I wax my Teslas, usually double coat on the nose, hood and mirrors. The bugs wash off easily if you do this once/year. Thats much cheaper than a $5,000 wrap! I bought my current home as an investment, so never planned to be in this specific home very long. Since I work mostly at home, my wife (also owns a Model 3) and I just plug into the garage 120v outlet. Pretty low tech for sure, but we seldom Supercharge - only on the occasional long drive. My wife also transitioned from a Prius (to a base Model 3) and we spend far, far less on any maintenance. The Toyota was so gutless and slow, not to mention dangerous to drive in the wet ( narrow tires and wheels ) and very tiny and plasticky to save weight for efficiency. The older the car got, the less " efficient" it was - it began using oil at 50,000 miles and we had a less-diligent friend with the same model whose engine blew up because they didn't add oil all the time like we did. There was filters, belts, 12v battery under the rear floor that needed a technician and special tools to replace every 2 years. There was state smog checks, brake pads, tune-ups and HID headlights that went out literally days after the warranty expired. Toyota faced 2 class-action lawsuits on that while sending Prius owners crazy letters telling us to "cycle our headlights". Headlight repairs cost between $680-2300 and Toyota finally caved, extending warranties for headlights only putting Prius owners in stress, hoping their HIDs would fail in time! Then, when you pass 100,000 miles, the stress begins again as you knew your NIMH drive battery would soon need replacement at great cost or the car was basically a throw-away. Hybrids have two powertrains just adding lots of complexity and things that can go wrong. I would say the simplicity of EVs brings so much peace of mind and our electricity costs here save us tons vs gas, even though gasoline where we live is over $2.25/gallon less than California. If you buy an EV, your costs will be tires more often due to vehicle weight and much higher torque. Also, 12v or low voltage batteries can last 2-4 years and will be replaced under warranty. Newer Teslas have a lithium ion 12v battery which lasts much longer. Its a good question to pose when buying an EV = "is the 12v battery lead acid or li ion"? The one sticky point with Tesla or any EV is end of warranty. We need right-to-repair laws that allow independent shops to spring up that repair EVs. Both of our Teslas are beyond warranty, thus a stress point of mine, meaning any future issues will be costly, and must be done at a Tesla Service Center. There is one shop in Seattle I know of that dies work on Teslas. Of course, if you live near Phoenix, there's Gruber Motors and I believe there are two Electrified Garages, one in the Boston area and one in Florida. Thats no help for thkse kf us who live elsewhere! Your electric car will blow your mind. It will be a revelation in traffic when you're able to scoot with unbelievable quickness due to the tremendous torque. Annual maintenance to me is washer fluid and making sure the psi is correct in my tires. No toxic exhaust if you leave it running. Clean air and the smoothness that $180,000 gas cars can't match. Charging at home = utter convenience. Passing a line of cars at Costco who are waiting to save 35 cents per gallon and remembering that used to be you! Its not perfect, but it pales to the slave I used to feel of petroleum, oil changes, smog inspections, alternators, starters, mufflers, belts and ripoff mechanics.

Thank you for your updated experience info about Y. I never own BEVs, but I plan to get a Model Y before the end of 2023🤔. Model Y has pros and cons, but it looks adorable, convenient, practical for everyday driving, and cute. I look at the advantages point of view of BEV. In California, we get a HOV Car Pool Lane drive sticker👍, Rebate (not significant $ anymore), and no smog test requirement😄. But OMG, insurance is costly! I am old and don't drive that much☕. Front License plate holder doesn't come with it? What the heck? I am thinking about a white interior. Does it show dirtiness and get dirty fast🥺? Thank you for the educational reality matters of Model Y. Oh, one more: you're cute🥰.

Insurance for my Y is ~$500 / 6 months. My OE continental tires wear way less than those on my other performance cars (I'm in chill all the time, cause I prefer its ICE like linear output). I bought online high quality PPF for the front half for ~$700 and did it myself. So far total $339 charging cost for ~10k miles. That's all. Not a single issue so far

Thank you for the information!! I’m more than ready to move over to EV. I spend around $11,000 just on gas. 😅

Yup, only cost is two back tires, my fault because i am a speed demon. I have saved over 7500 in OC gas costs in 2.5 years, the Y is the best car I have ever owned, completely happy!