Man’s Tesla Model 3 drives the distance from Earth to the Moon then he breaks down costs vs gas cars and it’s eye-opening
Published on Dec 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Dec 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The amount of money this guy has saved by driving a Tesla Model 3 instead of a gas car is enough to buy another Tesla.
This Model 3, nicknamed ‘Miles’, has covered 238,000 miles – the average distance from Earth to the Moon – in just four years.
He’s saved a ton of cash on maintenance and even more on fuel.
This is just further proof of something people have been saying about EVs for years.
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‘Miles’ is still in great condition
Tesla owner and YouTuber RSymons ‘RSEV’ provided a comprehensive 4-year health check and cost analysis of a high-mileage Tesla Model 3, and the verdict is unmistakably in Tesla’s favor.
But let’s start with what’s wrong with the car.
The answer is: not much.
Despite the high mileage, the car has its original bodywork and paint, and even the driver’s seat and rear seats show little wear.
The steering wheel is the only thing that clearly looks like it’s been used for 238,000 miles.
Under the hood, you’ll find the original motors and battery, and even the brakes have never been replaced.
Speaking of the battery, it still retains 85.5 percent of its original capacity, which is also a good result.
He could buy a brand-new Tesla with the money he saved
Maintenance, as predicted, didn’t cost much.
EVs have fewer moving parts, which means fewer things can go wrong.
Aside from a faulty pedestrian warning speaker, which was an easy and cheap repair, only two things required extra attention (and money).
The owner had to replace the front suspension bushes after 140,000 miles – that’s a £1,400 ($1,900) job – and the rear motor mounts and suspension bushes, which ended up costing £1,200 ($1,600).
But the amount he saved on maintenance pales in comparison to what he saved on fuel.
This Tesla owner estimated a fuel saving of approximately £30,000 ($40,000), which is enough to buy a new Tesla.
It’s further proof that EVs can be high-mileage cars, saving you a ton in the process.
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.
