Model 3, Standard Range+ owner. Bought it in early 2019, when this trim level first came out, and the tax credit had only been half phased out. Pretty much the cheapest Tesla you could buy. Tesla gave me a Wall Connector (along with the then included Mobile Connector), for picking up the car when the delivery went awry. The same car/equipment now, costs $13,000 more to obtain. While the initial price of poker is high, the powertrain operation cost is remarkably cheap. You have virtually no maintenance. The rest of the car, wears like any other, in terms of tires, shocks, windshields, etc.. The brakes last for damn ever, though, for regenerative braking does most of the job.
Although 40 months in, it's the best car I've owned. It fits my needs perfectly. Like it so much, I've ordered a Model Y for the wife. It's not for everyone. But there is a good portion of car owners, who would benefit greatly from Tesla ownership.
I didn't say EV ownership, for the present charging infrastructure (in most of Mississippi) is woeful for non-Tesla EV's. When EV fast charging improves in the next several years, then I will be more of an advocate for all EVs. And when that happens, the cheaper EVs will be a great alternative. To much adventure, right now, for anyone who doesn't embrace being an early adapter.
