Man reveals why he thinks his Mercedes is better than a Tesla despite it being 25 years old

This man reckons his 25-year-old Mercedes E-Class is a better investment than a top-of-the-line Tesla.

In fact, he states that he will never make the transition from gas to electric.

From price to style to driving experience: here are the reasons he’s strongly anti-EV.

It might surprise you.

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The problem with Tesla

EV owners in the United States have been complaining about various weather-related issues with their vehicles.

It turns out EVs don’t do well in the cold, with some struggling to charge and others having their batteries die overnight.

Shak Sani, who owns the YouTube channel Driven Perspectives, decided to weigh in, citing these issues as yet another reason why he’ll never switch to an electric vehicle.

He drives a Mercedes E-Class that is 25 years old but, according to him, still drives like a brand-new car.

The first reason he rates his Merc more than a Tesla is for its look

Unless you choose a unique wrap, like the man who wrapped his Cybertruck in fur, all Teslas look very similar.

Sani’s car has a timeless style, with its distinct lines, iconic four headlights, and classic Mercedes emblem.

This leads to his next point, which is that a Tesla lacks character, especially its driving experience.

“They all drive the same; there’s nothing unique about how they feel when they accelerate or how you take turns,” he says.

“It doesn’t have that soul.”

Does an EV really save you money?

Many EV owners wonder why anyone would ever want a gas car, namely for the monthly savings on gas.

But Sani states that these monthly savings are outweighed by the hefty initial cost of buying an EV.

He paid just $5,000 for his secondhand Mercedes that had 50,000 miles on it.

With only regular maintenance and occasional oil changes, he hasn’t had to spend much on it.

According to Sani, a secondhand Tesla can set you back $25,000.

While owners may save on gas and maintenance like oil changes, the initial cost of purchasing a Tesla could be $20,000 higher than that of a gas car.

“I can’t find a single reason for an electric car to be better than a gas car,” Sani says.

Many would be happy to argue with him though, from the Model 3 owner who’s saved $9k after driving 100,000 miles to the Tesla owner who plans to save $25,000 over ten years of ownership.