Kentucky man’s Tesla Model 3 charging costs after 75,000 miles reveal shocking difference from BMW 3 Series fuel
Published on Mar 08, 2026 at 7:02 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 08, 2026 at 7:02 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
A man in Kentucky revealed the eye-opening cost difference between charging a Tesla Model 3 and fueling a BMW 3 Series after 75,000 miles.
After a bit of back and forth, this guy decided to ‘upgrade’ and switch to an EV.
Most people assume that charging an EV must be cheaper than filling up the tank of a car with gas.
But the actual amount he saved is food for thought.
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Saving cash is one of the most common reasons why people switch from a gas car to an EV
AAA research found that the leading motivation for Americans to buy electric cars is to ‘save on gas’.
No surprise there.
Generally speaking, EVs tend to be faster than gas cars, and they have fewer moving parts.
Performance aside, the bottom line is usually the biggest draw: most people switch simply to reduce their monthly expenses.
As more EV owners share their cost-breakdowns online, this trend of ‘savings-driven switching’ is likely to grow.
Andy Slye, the Kentucky YouTuber in question, has been giving regular updates on the Tesla Model 3’s cost, including at the five year and six year mark.
And what he managed to save is nothing to sneeze at.
Here’s how much he saved by switching to Tesla
Over 75,368 miles of driving, Slye had to use exactly 18,656kWh of electricity.
When accounting for any electricity lost during charging or idling, that’d come out at 20,728kWh.
After calculating the per-kWh charge in his town and adding the supercharging cost, the total came out to be $1,404.
It’s also worth noting that Slye’s cost was particularly low because electricity is quite cheap in Kentucky, and he had free Supercharging credits.
In cold hard cash, fueling a gas-powered BMW 3 Series over that same distance would have cost him an estimated $9,353.
So that’s $8,000 in savings.
His YouTube viewers immediately did what people on the internet do best: argue.
While some agreed that $8,000 is a significant windfall, others argued that the savings are less impressive when spread across 75,000 miles.
The jury is still out.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
