Maintenance costs
The most common maintenance costs for a Tesla are*:
- Rotating tires: $80
- Cabin air filter: $50
- Brake fluid flush: $190
- Cleaning of brake pads: $175
- Windshield wipers: $65
Maintenance intervals are much longer than ICE. Especially for brake pads. Thanks to regenerative braking, the brake pads last much longer.
Overall, Tesla’s cost shockingly little to run and maintain:
- A 2015 Model S with 300,000 miles only had $6,900 of scheduled maintenance costs
- This 100,000 miles Tesla tax only needed new tires, a brake change, and suspension components
- The Tesla Model S costs around $0.05 per mile to maintain, compared to $0.25 per mile for a Lincoln Town Car or a Mercedes GLS Class
Saved costs
Furthermore, there are several savings compared to ICE vehicles. For example*:
- Oil change: $50
- Transmission fluid flush: $250
- Timing belt replacement: $800
Over the lifetime of your car, these savings can reach into the thousands of dollars.
*these costs are estimates and may vary depending on your model and location
