WATCH: Long Term Tesla Model S Review - Does 230,000 Miles Take Away The Luster Of The Ownership?

Our good friend Sean Mitchell bought a used first-gen Tesla Model S years ago. He drives tons of miles for his job as an independent real estate agent in Colorado, so he's put many miles on the car. Many thought by now Mitchell would have invested in a new Tesla, but he's clung to the old Model S for the long haul. At this point, it has almost 230,000 miles on it.

Mitchell is one of the first YouTube influencers we started to follow and cover regularly. We were very interested in his older high-mileage Model S and his in-depth, well-researched content. So, how is the Model S doing now? Would he buy it again? Does he recommend buying a Tesla?

 

valhallakey - 11/17/2020 12:52:54 AM

+1 Boost

OK a lot of miles, but MCU and IP replacement seems a bit much. Interesting review of range degradation. Definitely need to know charging strategies etc... to get the most out of a battery. A 16% loss over 140k miles seems pretty good. Not bad overall.

mre30 - 11/17/2020 11:09:32 AM

+2 Boost

Surprised the operating costs of his prior Subaru and the Tesla Model S were about the same. Thought the Tesla would be much cheaper.

The owner highlighted how even with a good range on the Tesla, the range is still an intrinsic issue sometimes. At this point a EV can probably not be your only car.