Man bought a used Tesla Model 3 when it had 57K miles on the clock, he then broke down the costs from 60,000 to 100,000 miles
- This ‘electric petrolhead’ introduced his subscribers to ‘Rustee’
- The Tesla Model 3 Long Range had 57K miles on the clock
- He broke down the cost of getting the odometer to over 100K
Published on Jan 01, 2025 at 9:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 29, 2024 at 2:21 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A YouTuber and self-professed ‘electric petrolhead’ introduced his subscribers to ‘Rustee’ – the Tesla Model 3 with plenty of miles on the clock as he breaks down the cost of getting the EV to 100,000 miles.
The Long Range upgrade project will see it go from 57,000-100,000 miles on the odometer.
Their aim? Unrivaled daily mileage and efficiency.
In the meantime, they’ll be elevating its aesthetics, enhancing handling, and supercharging performance.
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The miles on the Tesla Model 3
Sharing via the cleverly named ChargeheadsUK, Rustee is a 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range belonging to host, Tim.
At the time it had 57,000 miles (92 kilometers) on the clock and set him back $45,600 (£36,000) including Full Self-Driving (FSD).
Now at 101,000 miles (163,000 kilometers), despite some minor cosmetic issues and some small modifications like lowered suspension and a performance spoiler, the car’s still in good condition.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about the durability of the car with the owner of a 2022 Tesla Model 3 sharing mass savings after 100,000 miles with little maintenance.
Previous Model 3 owners have recorded much better savings on energy too, with one six-year-old Tesla using just 2 cents per mile.
The cost of keeping it going
Its total maintenance cost over 44,000 miles (70,800 kilometers) is $1,700 (£1,343) due to a failed MOT caused by a rear bush, which Tesla repaired for $870 (£686).
Servicing by third-party EV specialists can cost significantly less, the EV enthusiast advises.
Tires were replaced twice with part-worn sets, costing around £230 ($290) each time.
However, the wear from regenerative breaking lowers overall maintenance costs when compared to ICE-engine vehicles.
The battery has 88 percent capacity, providing 283m (455 kilometers) at full charge and 220m (254 kilometers) at 80 percent – which despite significant degradation is enough for a daily runaround.
“Like any EV, it’s really good value,” he shares.
We’ve seen how the Telsa Model 3 stacks up against some of the more expensive petrol cars.
However, he shares that Teslas are the ‘most convenient electric car you can buy in terms of charging efficiency technology and all of that’.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
