Edmunds’ testing presented mostly good news for Model Y maintenance. The Model Y, like other EVs, tends to require fewer repairs over time than gas-powered vehicles. Over two years and almost 30,000 miles, Edmunds’ Model Y required exactly one out-of-warranty fix: a flat tire. Tesla took care of that for $78. That’s an impressively low price for three years of maintenance costs on a luxury car.
At the same time, if your Model Y does require serious work, it could cost an arm and a leg. Overall, Tesla repair prices run an average of 27% more expensive than their standard gas counterparts would. This is due partly to scarcity of parts since Tesla doesn’t mass produce, but it also has to do with the company’s relentless opposition to third-party right to repair. In addition, Edmunds reports the Model Y slightly underperforms its purported range of 326 miles per charge, coming in at 316. Though not particularly significant, limited range for any EV means more frequent charging, which can equate to higher costs overall.
Like most EVs, the Tesla Model Y costs a lot up front, but it delivers a comparatively reliable and inexpensive experience over time. Edmunds also reports a pleasant, professional experience handling in-warranty repairs, though it did find high demand may mean lengthy wait times. Barring major unexpected repairs — like a collision or a complete battery replacement — the Model Y is indeed affordable to maintain.
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