7 DAYS WITH A HIGH MILEAGE TESLA!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, petrol enthusiast Calvin reviews a high-mileage 2014 Tesla Model S, the first mass-produced Tesla. Despite initial skepticism about the car's battery life and technology, Calvin is pleasantly surprised by the car's performance, charging ease, and cost-effectiveness. He addresses concerns about regenerative braking and travel sickness, finding that driving the Tesla doesn't induce the discomfort he experiences as a passenger. Although he misses the gears and performance of petrol cars, he acknowledges the Tesla's practicality for daily commuting and its impressive charging capabilities, concluding that electric vehicles make sense for those prioritizing cost and convenience over the traditional driving experience.
Takeaways
- đ Calvin, a self-proclaimed petrol head, spent a week with a high-mileage Tesla Model S to test his compatibility with electric vehicles.
- đ The 2014 Tesla Model S 85 kilowatt, being the first mass-produced Tesla, had Calvin questioning the car's technology, battery life, and motor condition after 138,000 miles.
- đ Despite initial skepticism, Calvin found the car's performance to be impressive, especially noting the instant throttle response and quick acceleration.
- đ ïž Concerns about the car's wear and interior quality were alleviated as Calvin noted the car was in good condition with no significant wear on the seats or steering wheel.
- đ Calvin experienced a challengingć ç” process, highlighting the inconvenience of finding and using charging stations compared to the simplicity of refueling a petrol car.
- đ° The cost of charging was a pleasant surprise for Calvin, who managed to fully charge the Tesla for just one pound, emphasizing the economic benefits of electric vehicles for daily commuting.
- đ± The Tesla's technology, including its infotainment system, was found to be user-friendly and responsive, contrary to Calvin's expectations of it being outdated.
- đ« Calvin, who suffers from travel sickness, was concerned about the Tesla's regenerative braking but found that he did not experience sickness while driving the car.
- đ The car's practicality was highlighted with features like a large boot space and a front trunk, which Calvin appreciated over traditional cars.
- đ¶ Calvin's son loved the Tesla, showing a positive reaction when being picked up from school in the electric car, indicating a good impression on the younger generation.
- đ The car had been through battery and motor replacements under warranty, which Calvin sees as a significant factor for potential buyers considering the longevity of such vehicles.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is the presenter's experience with a high mileage, entry-level Tesla Model S, including his concerns, driving experience, charging challenges, and overall impressions as a petrol head.
What were the two big factors mentioned in the video?
-The two big factors mentioned are: the presenter, Calvin, being a massive petrol head and the car being an electric vehicle, specifically a high mileage Tesla Model S which is the cheapest Tesla on the market.
What were Calvin's initial concerns about the Tesla Model S?
-Calvin was concerned about the battery life, motor condition, wear and tear on the car, and whether the technology inside would feel dated compared to newer models.
How many miles has the Tesla Model S in the video been driven?
-The Tesla Model S in the video has been driven 138,000 miles.
What was the issue Calvin faced when trying to unlock the Tesla at first?
-Calvin initially struggled to unlock the Tesla because he was unsure how to operate the 'invisible' buttons on the key fob to release the flush door handles.
What is the storage space under the bonnet of the Tesla used for?
-The storage space under the bonnet of the Tesla is used for additional storage, as electric cars do not have engines under the bonnet like traditional cars.
What was Calvin's reaction to the interior and technology of the Tesla Model S?
-Calvin found the interior and technology of the Tesla Model S to be impressive, especially the large infotainment system, which he described as 'bloody brilliant' despite concerns about it being outdated.
How does Calvin feel about driving a Tesla regarding travel sickness?
-Calvin, who suffers from travel sickness, found that he did not experience travel sickness while driving the Tesla, which was a pleasant surprise for him as he had concerns about the regenerative braking causing discomfort.
What was the charging challenge Calvin faced during his week with the Tesla?
-Calvin faced a challenge finding a working charging point and also had to deal with the inconvenience of waiting for the car to charge, which he found frustrating due to his busy schedule.
What was the outcome of Calvin's drag race test with the Tesla Model S?
-The Tesla Model S achieved a 0 to 70 mph time of 6.23 seconds, which Calvin found impressive, comparing it to the performance of a Porsche Boxster S.
What is the warranty situation for the Tesla Model S in the video?
-The Tesla Model S in the video is out of its standard 4-year warranty, but the battery and motor, which have an 8-year warranty, were replaced under warranty before the car's warranty expired.
What is the estimated sale price for the Tesla Model S featured in the video?
-The estimated sale price for the Tesla Model S in the video is between ÂŁ26,000 and ÂŁ28,000, based on its book value and current market conditions.
What was Calvin's overall impression of the Tesla Model S after a week of driving it?
-Calvin was surprised by how much he liked the Tesla Model S. Although he doesn't see himself buying an electric car yet, he was impressed with its performance, charging efficiency, and overall driving experience for a commuter vehicle.
What did Calvin discover in the boot that might have helped with the charging issue?
-Calvin discovered a Tesla adapter in the boot that might have been useful during the charging process, potentially solving the issues he faced at the charging points.
Outlines
đ First Impressions of a High Mileage Tesla Model S
Calvin, a self-proclaimed petrol head, shares his initial thoughts and experiences after spending a week with a high mileage Tesla Model S. He expresses skepticism about the car's battery life and technology, considering its age and mileage. The car, a 2014 model with 138,000 miles, is the first mass-produced Tesla and the cheapest Model S available online. Despite his love for petrol cars, Calvin is curious to see how the electric car performs and whether it can meet his expectations.
đ Concerns and Curiosities About the Tesla's Battery and Technology
The video delves into Calvin's concerns regarding the Tesla's battery life and the car's overall technology. He questions the longevity of the battery and motor, especially given the high mileage, and wonders if the technology inside the car feels outdated compared to the advancements made in recent years. Calvin also discusses the challenges of getting used to the car's key features and the practicality of the car's storage space, comparing it favorably to traditional cars with engines.
đ The Challenge of Charging a Tesla and Its Impact on Daily Life
Calvin recounts his experience with charging the Tesla during the week, highlighting the challenges he faced in finding a suitable charging station. He describes a frustrating episode where he had to rush to charge the car before a live event, only to find that the charging points he attempted to use were either occupied or not compatible with the Tesla. This leads to a discussion about the inconvenience of charging an electric car and how it compares to the simplicity of refueling a petrol car.
đ Testing the Tesla Model S's Performance and Handling
The script shifts focus to the Tesla's performance, with Calvin conducting a 20 to 70 mph drag test to compare the car's acceleration with other petrol cars. He also discusses the car's regenerative braking system and how it affects his experience as a driver, especially considering his susceptibility to travel sickness. Surprisingly, Calvin finds that he does not experience travel sickness while driving the Tesla, which is a significant revelation for him.
đ ïž The Importance of Warranty and Maintenance for Electric Vehicles
Calvin discusses the warranty of the Tesla Model S, noting that the car is now out of warranty but had its battery and motor replaced under warranty before that period ended. He expresses concern about the longevity of the car's components, especially for potential buyers who might not have had the same warranty service. The video also touches on the car's resale value and the potential costs associated with owning an electric vehicle of this age and mileage.
đ° Cost-Effectiveness and Personal Enjoyment of Driving a Tesla
In the final paragraph, Calvin reflects on the cost-effectiveness of driving an electric car like the Tesla compared to a petrol car. He is impressed by the low cost of charging the Tesla and its impact on daily commuting. However, he also acknowledges that as a petrol head, he derives more enjoyment from driving a car with a traditional engine. Calvin concludes that while the Tesla has performed well and exceeded some of his expectations, it does not fulfill his personal desire for the driving experience he seeks.
đč Wrapping Up the Tesla Experience and Future Content Teasers
Calvin wraps up his video by summarizing his overall experience with the Tesla Model S. He admits that the car has been impressive in terms of performance and cost-effectiveness, but it does not provide the same level of enjoyment that he gets from driving a petrol car. He invites viewers to ask more questions about the Tesla in the comments and promises to address them in future content. He also teases upcoming videos about his ongoing project with his G-Wiz car and encourages viewers to follow him on Instagram for more updates.
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Keywords
đĄTesla Model S
đĄPetrol head
đĄHigh mileage
đĄRegenerative braking
đĄCharging
đĄWarranty
đĄPerformance
đĄCost-effectiveness
đĄCommuter
đĄEnjoyment
Highlights
Calvin, a self-proclaimed petrol head, spends a week with a high mileage Tesla Model S to test its capabilities.
The 2014 Tesla Model S 85 kW is the first mass-produced Tesla and the cheapest available online.
Concerns about the car's old technology, high mileage, and battery life are addressed.
The car has done 138,000 miles, raising questions about wear and the longevity of its electric components.
Calvin's curiosity about the car's technology and whether it feels dated is explored.
Initial difficulties with unlocking the car are humorously highlighted.
The car's storage space under the hood is praised as a significant advantage over traditional cars.
The interior quality of the Tesla is surprisingly good, contrary to common perceptions of American cars.
The Tesla's infotainment system, compared to an iPad, is found to be impressive and responsive.
Calvin's son's excitement about the Tesla and his reaction to being picked up from school in it.
The car's performance is tested with 0-60 mph times, showing it to be quick off the line.
Regenerative braking is discussed as a potential cause of travel sickness, but Calvin finds it natural as a driver.
The challenge of finding a charging station and the inconvenience of the charging process is detailed.
The cost of charging the Tesla is surprisingly low, at only one pound for a full charge.
The car's warranty and the replacement of the battery and motor under warranty are discussed.
Calvin reflects on the value proposition of electric cars for commuters versus his enjoyment of petrol cars.
Despite being skeptical, Calvin concludes that the Tesla experience was quite good, especially for an entry-level electric car.
Transcripts
right so i have just spent a whole week
with this tesla model s here
all right and now there's two big
factors with this video one
my name is calvin and i am an absolutely
massive petrol head right that's factor
number one obviously this is an electric
car yeah factor number two is this
particular car is a high mileage tesla
this is the cheapest tesla on the net um
and it's the first tesla model s that
they ever made all right so seven days
with a high mileage cheap model s tesla
with a petrol
let's get on the video
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here it is then guys it's an 85 kilowatt
tesla model s it's a 2014 car which was
actually the first of the tesla model
right the first mass produced tesla
going and the things i was skeptical of
when this car came in a week ago is well
it is the entry-level car it's uh like i
said it's old technology it is high
mileage like i was thinking how good is
this battery going to be is it going to
last very long is the motor going to be
okay what's the wear and tear going to
be like on the car is it going to be
well worn it's done 138 000 miles by the
way which you know these things ain't
been around for long enough to for us to
know how good they are with this kind of
mileage and a lot of things like how
well was i going to get on with the
technology inside the car is that going
to be dated like i've heard they've
updated a lot of this stuff over the
years and all these things i was very
very i wouldn't say as concerned about
but i was very curious to know how good
or bad this was going to be and
obviously like i said earlier i am a
massive petrol head there's no doubt
about it i love petrol engine cars i'm
happy to settle for like a diesel every
now and then i've got a 330d there just
come in happily sort of maybe venture to
the diesel world but i've never ever
ventured into the electric world so for
me this was an exciting experience uh
but also an experience that i don't know
i'm not ready for this transition yet
and it's not something that i'm
i'm not too on side of it i'll be honest
with you so yeah when i first got the
car it came in with about 150 miles left
on the range on the battery i do about
200 miles a week so there was going to
be a time during that week that i would
need to charge the car now the first
thing i had to do the first hurdler to
get over i was unlocking the car right
so you've got this quite a fancy little
key with like invisible buttons is that
focusing that's focusing yeah you can't
see the buttons guys because it they're
invisible yeah so um i've walked up to
the car and i'm looking at the key and
i'm waiting for it to unlock it's got
these like fancy flush door handles
they're quite smart and they um but i'm
waiting for the car to unlock it's not
unlocking i'm thinking how am i going to
unlock this car and i discovered that
these in this thing here does actually
have buttons right so if you look up
close that little t button
at the front there if you press that
press that twice and then i revealed how
to open the bonnet but obviously this is
an electric car guys most bonnets have
engines under the bonnets but this car
just has like a storage space which is
absolutely brilliant like that is a plus
over your usual car lot of bmw in the
background there obviously you have no
storage space under the bonnet now i
continued clicking around this key and
press that one there and hey presto the
boot opens yeah so i knew i was getting
there slowly right we've got a big boot
as well guys
those are like practicality i do
personally but then after some googling
around like genuinely i was googling it
youtubing how to unlock my tesla there
wasn't any other idiots out there like
me that had the same problem i then just
sort of continued clicking around and
then double clicked this button on the
roof there we go
and then
and there you go guys the handles come
out and you can open the car and the
wear on this car isn't bad at all right
because one of my my things my concerns
were is it gonna be really worn you can
see on the edge of the door card here
that door card or the pillar because
you're having to brush past that every
time you go in and out there is a bit of
wear on the side there but because
that's taking all the grunt of the wear
the bolster of seat doesn't at all so
there is nowhere on the bolster at all
the steering wheel there is no wear on
that steering wheel but the door handles
they're all quite smart and very posh in
here very nicely laid out again it's all
there is there is nowhere there is
literally nowhere on the inside of this
car it's had one owner from you um and
it is out of warranty now guys that's
something really worth talking about we
will continue talking about that shortly
all right so my son koi absolutely loves
tesla's by the way and one of the things
i was massively excited about was
picking him up from school in it and his
reaction when i picked him up was
priceless
how did you like the tesla
yeah what's actually your favorite car
is hezbollah your favorite car is it
is it really
you love tesla's this is the first time
you've ever been in one in it
yeah the tesla power yeah yeah ready
three two one
oh my god let's go for a drive we're
also going to do draggy times on this
car it weighs 2 100 kilos it's got 380
horsepower and we're going to do 20 to
70 miles now 20 to 70 mile draggy time
to see how it compares against all of
the petrol cars on my draggy leaderboard
all right let's hit the roads i'll talk
to you about how i feel about driving it
so one other thing i was really
concerned about was i suffered with
travel sickness i didn't tell you that
guys i suffered with travel sickness
tesla's give me horrible travel sickness
because they have regenerative braking
so when you let off the throttle pedal
it just automatically breaks
um
yeah as a passenger it is not a nice
place to be at all so one of my biggest
concerns was as a driver was i going to
send travel sickness or not all right so
we'll get on the roads still loads more
to talk about i still need to show some
clips from the week that i've had and um
yeah we'll conclude how i feel about
this car all right let's hit the road
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jump in here right so a van pulls up
just as i jump in and film on the
interior he's now gonna want directions
of where to go or where should he drop
his parcel so what i'm gonna do is
quickly deal with him first oh it's
controlled custom steering wheel that's
perfect that must be the steering wheel
for the golf gti that got one boy uh
who's gonna get one bike of course it
was it was nikki from scent leonard's on
c is that right
yes and leonard's on c so the tesla
that's what you're here for the interior
of this car it's actually quite a nice
place to be uh you've got a digi dash in
front of a digital dash it's like an lcd
led whatever display it does everything
as it should uh this uh infotainment
system like this big ipad in front of
you here it um
is bloody brilliant and a lot of people
said like i said earlier that this is
supposedly quite slow it's not very um
doesn't respond as you'd want it to i
completely disagree with all of that
because it's actually really really good
let me just turn the heater fan down
uh which i don't actually know how to do
it is a very peaceful car as well by the
way guys uh because it's electric
remember it's electric yeah
uh yeah so this uh this is all very very
good right i've not fully got the gist
of it yet i've not got my head around it
fully but i i'm getting there with it
and personally i absolutely rate it guys
it's brilliant all right so i need to
tell you about the headache i had charge
in this car midway through the week what
we'll do now is we'll get on the roads
talk about how it drives talk about
travel sickness and then we'll talk
about the charging thing yeah seat belt
on put it in drive guys
no noise at all
nice light power steering with this big
chunky
ugly steering wheel i'm gonna put that
out there uh looks like it's been stolen
off of a
maserati ghibli maybe
which surprisingly isn't a very high
quality car in my opinion and that's
something that i was very skeptical
about is the quality of this car
generally american car brands
just putting out there they don't they
don't have the finish that
say german brands do yeah and this car
definitely definitely doesn't
we'll talk about if that bothers me or
not when we get on the road all right
let's go here we go indicators on and
pull out slowly in
super silent tesla indicate a stalk by
the way out of the mercedes-benz and the
gear selector stalk there is also from a
mercedes-benz along with the electric
window buttons again
from a mercedes all right so like i said
earlier the regenerative braking takes a
bit of getting used to it's a bit of a
strange experience but it's surprisingly
natural like it doesn't feel
too weird at all so when you let off
your foot off your brake the car just
supplies a bit of braking power probably
putting power into the battery i don't
fully know how it will work uh but there
is a little uh
a dial on the dash there just indicating
whether you're using power or
regenerating power right when you let
your foot off it begins to regen okay
that there is the prime suspect that
makes me feel sick when i'm sat in a
passenger seat for tesla now if i sit in
the rear of any car in the back seat of
any car i get bad travel sick just
travel sickness if i sit in the
passenger seat i don't get it quite as
bad this is like on a normal car but i
do get it over a period of time if i sit
in a driver's seat for normal car i'm
fine i can drive forever and not
experience travel sickness okay in a
tesla i can't sit in the passenger seat
or the rear seat whatsoever
because it just makes me feel so ill
it's like the cars constantly see-sawing
it's like i don't know it's supposed to
like being in a car with a bad driver
it's really really
it's just not a nice experience but then
the big question is as a driver of a
tesla am i getting travel sickness and
the answer to that is no i am not and
this is something that i was really
concerned about i always thought i could
never have a tesla because it just makes
me feel it's going to make me feel rough
right but i can honestly say that i have
not experienced one bit of travel
sickness and i'm making a big point of
this guys because to me this was massive
like if anyone out there subs suffers
with travel sickness or has been in a
tesla and experienced travel sickness
don't worry if you're going to drive one
i think you'd be fine driving one all
right
possibly in my experience i am now let's
talk about the midweek charging
challenge that i had right so i was
driving the car and it showed 150 miles
left on the range but i noticed the
range was going down quicker than my the
mileage i was doing was meaning uh it
wasn't too accurate now it is cold at
the minute it's been about five degrees
ish as an average temperature i would
say throughout the week which does go
against batteries right we all know
batteries don't form as well in the cold
granted i'll give it that it's fair
enough right so i did notice it going
down uh quite quickly and i was getting
a bit concerned i was thinking i need to
charge this car didn't matter because
i've got a charging point at bingo right
i've got a little power lead i thought
i'd just pull up one day and charge it
and
that didn't go to plan over
unable to charge charge station not
powered see it didn't really matter
because i had about 50 miles left in the
range so i thought i don't know what
i'll do i'll just drive it home and then
i sort out tomorrow morning probably the
worst thing i could have done because
the next day was a friday right and
friday is hashtag free friday i had the
live draw for planet dreams i did not
have time to mess around charging my
tesla but i had to make time because i
had about 20 miles left in the range
right here i am look i'm currently in
dunstable and i've got 41 miles left on
the range in the tesla right tesla um
and my nearest charging point according
to the map up here is six miles away at
luton airport right i am not going to
luton airport i'm going down to
bletchley which is just about here in
the middle of keynes that's where bingo
is so i'm heading i just got quickly go
somewhere in dunstable and then go to
bletchley right that's about 15 miles
away okay um so by the time i get there
and i'm in a massive rush today by the
way because it is hashtag free friday
i've got a lot to do needs to give away
a car and i have not got time to stop
and charge this car anywhere right so i
ain't got clue what i'm gonna do i might
have to end up parking this car up
because yeah this range is um you know i
ain't got enough range to do any more
journeys today so no idea at this point
what i'm gonna do so i thought the best
thing to do is maybe go to the local
tescos i've done that and
yeah this is it we are at tesco's now
guys are they all full ah sorted look
there's loads of charging points here
and there is literally just one
available so i'm gonna spin it in there
now apparently to charge the car you
gotta press this little power icon up
here um
open charge port
because i have done a bit of learning
and then in the mirror there you can see
that the little charge ports just
flicked out of the rear there now i have
got the supercharging adapter here but
i'm pretty sure that is only available
at super charging uh power points right
where i'm guessing this one here is not
for supercharging we'll go find out yeah
and there's actually two sockets
are they sockets or two guns or whatever
they're called oh there's that style oh
my god you actually have to pay i
thought this was i thought this stuff
was free
i have this adapter
let's see i've got no idea what i'm
doing let's have a look at that
yeah so that there
that goes in there
like so yeah
and then that
looks like that fits in
is nothing in there
yeah it's the same didn't it yeah let's
get that in there
that's in we are getting there
now what do i do
and then press the start button on the
charger
oh no
i'm guessing that means this has got an
error has this got an error
no idea what i'm doing at this point
this definitely ain't working is it
right should we download the app let's
download the app and the reviews don't
look very good today
yeah oh hold on a minute does that mean
this is just
i didn't even see this sign there does
that mean it's just for volkswagens
no way this is a joke man right i think
we have to go find somewhere else
stupid thing
give me that back
stick that back in there so after i've
done it tesco's i then went over to asda
in milton keynes which is just around
the corner but it's a big ass stuff
surely they've got electric charging
points and um yeah
this happened oh here we go asda
yes there must be some charging points
here for tesla's i don't know the lights
just went red yeah that i don't think
they even had any there next door to
asda there is an ikea of all places
there's got to be charging points in
ikea they're well up to date and they
then i supported a car sign with a logo
of a plug inside all right here we go
there's a sign up there with an electric
car charging point symbol so there must
be some this way let's go find one there
is my glory moment i have found the
charger by this point i've got hardly
any range left in the in the petrol tank
you know the
you know
range thing and um i pulled up there's a
space there oh yes right right here
right here cal is it this way oh
yes look
honestly i have not got time for this
this is a bloody mission battery level
low yes i know my bloody battery levels
low guys it's at 1109 now oh my god i've
got to do a live live stream at 12
o'clock yeah i can try for right let's
go and do this yeah
ccs yeah i've got the ccs there we go
that's it
i'll first select your output
yes
now connect
that's it
get you in there son you're connected
yeah that's locked present cards
that worked processing
preparing to charge setting up
communication to the car
guys i think i've done it
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so what is it it's like two hours later
nearly now and the tesla is apparently
fully charged i had to get a lift
back to binker before i left here uh
because i thought there's no way am i
standing around for two hours but if you
look on the app it does say that it's 90
charge which is like the recommended
charging time and the thing that i'm
most curious about is how much does it
actually cost because i didn't sound
stupid guys i thought this stuff was
free but um i had to pay for it so let's
see how much it is yeah so i still don't
know how much i've paid to charge the
car so showing 197 miles now left in the
range but i've got no idea how much he's
charged me it shows a pound on my
statement but surely ain't just it ain't
just charged me a pound that would be
mega cheap right
does show 39 pence per kilowatt
on the machine there though so what if
it tells me how many kilowatts i just
just stole from that machine let's have
a look no idea but i will try and tell
you before the end of this video alright
so yeah i did eventually find somewhere
to park the car and i can conclude that
it did only cost me one pound but i
suppose the inconvenience factor
did it outweigh
yeah it was just so inconvenient i am
such a busy person i haven't got time
for farting around charging my car so
that was kind of um it was just a it was
a pallava it was a bloody pallava so
but i did feel massively relieved when i
eventually had a full fully charged
tesla in my life all right i haven't
talked about performance yet by the way
it's proper quick let's do 20 70 mile an
hour times now yeah i've got my draggy
box here
somewhere
no i did wear here we go
i think this car if it starts with a six
that would be amazing if it done any
quicker than that that would be
incredible there's some serious
competition in the fives and the sixes
uh let's just
head to the drill carriageway and get on
here yeah ready three two one
instant throttle response it just jumps
off the line i would say it
feels possibly less powerful there we go
i would say it kind of feels like it
yeah loses performance as you get up the
rev range i'd say red range speed range
um first run was 6.28 seconds so early
60s that's pretty good i'll do a couple
more and see if we can beat that all
right three two one
strange experience no gears just one
single speed and off you go
done
i do miss gears you know that i really
really miss gears and something else
believe me that speed that time was
almost identical 6.23 seconds now i
remember doing the draggy times with
ibby in the tesla model 3 performance
and uh yeah we just set ten we seem to
do consistent draggy time so i can't
imagine we're gonna beat that six point
two three seconds that ain't bad at all
let's have a quick look at the dragon
leaderboard sienna compares to some of
the other cars blimey porsche boxster s
it's almost as quick as that which is
quite impressive but the box press is a
hundred horsepower left it's not ain't
impressive at all really is it but this
car isn't about performance it's a
commuter and
i'll conclude my uh feeling on that
shortly now let's quickly talk about the
warranty period in these cars so it's
got a four year warranty as with most
cars nowadays have sort of three to four
years and that covers everything but the
battery and uh motor have an eight year
warranty with a limit of 150 000 miles
whichever comes first right
that's seriously impressive now this car
is now out of warranty because of the
age of it
so you'd be thinking well that's a bit
worrying so this is the battery and the
motor at a time it's life now where it
needs to replace it now replace it now
luckily with this car both have been
replaced under warranty prior to it
exiting its warranty period so this
particular car is a great example of an
old tesla model but if i think if i was
buying one uh of this age of this
mileage i would be quite concerned or
skeptical about buying one if it didn't
have that work done because it's
seemingly like or it's seeming like the
the the lifespan of the battery is
around that sort of time i don't know
that for certain definitely do your
research but uh this car because it has
at it it would um
it is
what someone got behind me i'm guessing
it'll be fine for a good few more years
left yeah there we go
we've just done a tesla today
values that's something that we need to
talk about so this car
i think the book value the retail book
value of this car is about 25 26 000
pounds okay according to water trader
now
um that's probably a little bit low
based on what's currently on the market
i think the cheapest tesla models
currently is about 28 000 pounds but in
fairness that's done quite a lot less
mileage this is well this is that the
warranty works or i would make i would
personally think that makes it more
valuable really difficult to say but it
is going to be going up for sale in that
sort of region okay sort of between 26
and 28 000 pounds now uh
the experience that i've had driving
this car
honestly
i've actually quite liked it but
i personally got in this car the
expected expectation that i wouldn't
rate it i wouldn't enjoy it and i i
couldn't see myself driving one and i
still
don't see myself driving one i don't
feel like i want to go out and treat
myself to a tesla or any kind of
electric car not yet anyway
but one thing i am so impressed with is
the fact that i fully charge this car on
a pound now the weight the rate at which
the mileage went down the the monitor
that the car showed i would say in
actual terms i probably got about 60 or
70 percent of the mileage
in real life if that makes sense
but then a petrol car does that as well
so a petrol car a lot my m5 for example
would say i've got 300 miles left in my
range when i fill the tank but in fact
it will only do 200 miles and that will
cost me a hundred pound in petrol at
this car here would probably do about
150 miles on a full charge and
it would cost me a pound if i charge it
at uh ikea so one thing i would say is
if you are driving a car every day and
you are just commuting that's your
purpose for having a car you're just
commuting you're driving from a to b and
you're currently driving say a bmw 320i
petrol sc with no spec and you're
putting petrol in it all the time
i just i just don't see why you would do
that i don't know why you anyone would
do that is there any benefit to driving
an average car and putting fuel in it
all the time if you have no enjoyment
from that car or you don't care about
enjoying your car if you're just driving
it to commute
surely you need to get an electric car
i've been thinking about my mum she
don't care about cars she just wants to
get in her car and drive it from a to b
but she's putting petrol in every week
she don't really need to do that but me
as a petroleum because i enjoy driving i
look forward to getting in my m5 and
making a bit of noise having a bit of
fun flicking through the gears and um
experience experiencing the sound and
the drama of a proper petrol engine for
me it's worth every single penny i
absolutely love driving a noisy petrol
engine love it if you looked at
performance now this car hasn't
performed quite like
i kind of expected it would i suppose it
does feel quite quick but some of these
electric cars do outperform most big
petrol cars right and that's a bit
embarrassing but then you always come
back to
is it all about performance is it really
all about performance or do you just get
a different sense of enjoyment as a
petrol head when you're driving a petrol
engine car and i think you definitely do
this car has not given me any
fulfillment any sense of enjoyment some
of the time i'm just driving down the
road and i'm just in my own world which
i generally have anyway um and
it's it's taking me home you know i'm
just i'm
i'm driving but i'm not connecting with
the car i'm not enjoying the journey to
and from work anymore i'm just commuting
but it does do a very very good job of
that i have just been filming the
cinematics i've discovered an adapter in
the boot a tesla adapter that might have
helped me on my drama when charging this
car that might have been the thing i
needed to charge the car i don't know
yet to conclude that but my overall
experience with the tesla for this week
has been it's actually been quite good
which i don't know if i'm annoyed about
it i don't know if i'm happy about it
but for an entry-level electric car this
thing has been absolutely brilliant it's
been so good it's done as it should it's
been charging really well like it's it's
been it's been holding its power
surprisingly well uh my only ever
experience with an electric car has been
with the g whiz and you saw how bad that
was i've got 30 miles on a full charge
in that car so uh this is
so impressive in comparison all right so
um
yeah i think i've covered everything i
probably haven't i definitely haven't
covered everything there's so many
things i could talk about i'm gonna
leave with that thank you very much for
watching
hope you liked this video if you did
like this video if you want to know any
more about a tesla do hit me in the
comments below i know there's a lot of
myths as i'm sort of letting off the
throttle pedal that brakes are pressing
there's so many things i could talk
about with this car it could go on and
on and on if you want to see any more
content on any electric cars do let me
know in the comments below like i say
just keep
fire questions at me and i will answer
as many as i possibly can if you're in
the market to buy something like this
and you're feeling a bit concerned i do
hope this video has helped you conclude
what you're about to do i am doing a
little project on my g whiz if you've
not seen that video yet where i've had
it wrapped so i'm about to do some more
stuff to it we've put a tesla badge in
there look out for videos on that
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