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Tesla Is Sitting on a Record 50k Unsold EVs (insideevs.com)
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[–] SystemDisc@piefed.world 1 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

The reality is they can last upwards of 500k miles with minimal maintenance, have excellent power and handling, and are extremely safe in accidents regardless of how many idiot Tesla drivers are crashing their Tesla

There are many high-mileage examples, and Tesla’s battery/drive-unit warranty is long for the segment

https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/tesla/model-3-4-door-sedan/2025

https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks/2025/all/tesla

https://www.tesla.com/model3

https://www.tesla.com/support/vehicle-warranty

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_us/GUID-E95DAAD9-646E-4249-9930-B109ED7B1D91.html

https://www.tesla.com/support/ordering-pre-owned-tesla

https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSearch.do?action=noform&baseModel=Model+3&make=Tesla&pageno=1&path=1&rowLimit=50&srchtyp=ymm&year1=2022&year2=2024

https://www.caranddriver.com/tesla/model-3

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-tesla-model-3-highland-first-drive-review

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-tesla-model-3-highland-standard-range-first-test-review

Model 3s are among the safer cars in their class, with strong IIHS results and Tesla's low-center-of-gravity EV platform design.

They are objectively quick, with official 0-60 times ranging from 5.8s down to 2.9s depending on trim.

Routine maintenance is relatively light, and EPA data shows very low annual energy cost compared with many gas cars.

Buying used can be reasonable, especially when battery/warranty status is verified, and Tesla's own pre-owned vehicles are inspected and sold with warranty coverage.