Man who traded Ford F-150 for Tesla Model 3 says he's driving more than ever and still saving money
Published on Jul 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe
Last updated on Jul 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This man, who traded in a Ford F-150 for Tesla Model 3, said that he’s driving more than ever and still saving money.
The turn away from gas-powered vehicles to EVs is huge, so it’s no surprise that this man decided to opt for a Tesla.
After he traded in a Ford F-150 for Tesla Model 3, he simply hasn’t looked back.
And it seems he isn’t the only one to be singing the Tesla Model 3’s praises either.
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This man traded in Ford F-150 for Tesla Model 3 and is driving and saving more
It’s no secret that there is a big debate about swapping from gas-powered cars to electric drivetrains.
Thanks to rising fuel costs, many drivers are opting to go all-electric, which is exactly what this driver did.
Over on the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Owners Club Facebook group, Model 3 owner Dillan Ellison explained how he traded in a Ford F-150 for a Tesla Model 3 and simply hasn’t looked back since.
In fact, he says that even though his car payments are high and his insurance increased by three times, he still has no regrets.

“I’ve traveled from NJ to West Virginia and NJ to Georgia all in the past two weeks. Maybe a total of $250 in charging costs the entire time. No thought of maintenance issues whatsoever. No stress. Just get in and go,” the driver explained.

Other Tesla owners have gotten in on the action, too, with the Model 3 being praised for its performance.
“Yup, they are pretty awesome. I have two now, a Model Y and a Model 3,” said one user.
“I love my 2025 M3P a thrill every time I get in and shut the door,” said another.
“Once you own a Tesla, you won’t drive your backup gas car. Tesla is just the best EV. Very reliable,” noted a third.
The Model 3 is praised by many EV owners who have traded gas for EV
Tesla’s Model 3 first made itself known in the car world in 2017 and is still loved by gearheads thanks to its reliability.
In fact, many owners have ditched standard gas-powered vehicles in aid of the Model 3 and have been left seriously impressed.
One Model 3 owner even shared the astonishing amount of money that he’s saved in gas after driving 144,000 miles in a period of six years.
Plus, we can’t forget the time that one gas car lover shared a key reason why getting a Tesla Model 3 was a ‘no-brainer’ for him.
So, it seems the Model 3 could be the most popular switch-over vehicle, especially when this man traded his Ford F-150 for Tesla Model 3.
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