Man buys a used Tesla Model 3 with 57,000 miles and shares the total cost breakdown from driving it up to 100,000 miles
Published on Feb 05, 2026 at 6:13 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Feb 05, 2026 at 6:13 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This man bought a used Tesla Model 3 with 57,000 miles on the clock and revealed the cost that came with driving it up to 100,000 miles.
On YouTube channel Chargeheads, viewers were introduced to ‘Rustee’, a Model 3 with a whole load of miles on it.
Its owner is Tim, and his aim was to get the car above the 100,000-mile mark.
How much would it cost him to bump the mileage of this EV up?
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Getting this Tesla Model 3 up to 100,000 miles wouldn’t come cheap…or would it?
Sitting with 101,000 miles on the clock at the time of the video, the car had held up pretty well.
Usually, high-mileage cars are thought to come with a whole load of issues.
But besides some small modifications like lowered suspension, this car hadn’t needed all that much work to keep it ticking along.
But then again, cars can surprise us with how hardy they are with high mileage.
This Tesla Model S is still going strong after 1.6 million miles, but there are some that have done even more miles.
Like this famous Volvo, which racked up 3.2 million with no breakdowns.
But nothing comes for free in life… So, how much did it cost Tim to put an additional 44,000 miles on his Tesla?
Well, $1,700 to be exact, due to a failed safety inspection – which Tesla repaired for $870.
Third-party EV specialists can be much more costly when it comes to repairs.
It cost $290 to get the tires replaced twice over.
But on the whole, the Tesla held up pretty well, especially when compared to a gas-powered vehicle.
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How was the battery doing?
It’s all well and good saying that the car’s body had held up well, but there’s more to a car than its bodywork.
After all, what good is an EV if its battery is on its last legs?
Well, this one had 88 percent capacity, meaning it could provide 283 miles at full charge and 220 miles at 80 percent.
That’s a fair hit, but still pretty decent.
To see the breakdown for yourself, pay a visit to Chargeheads’ YouTube channel.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
