Hi, here is a quick update with some data after 3.5 weeks (26 days) of ownership and 995 miles. I would say 10-20% highway @ 70-80 mph and the rest suburban @ 25-55 mph
This is for my 2024 Model Y LR AWD
| 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (Real) | 2024 Model Y LR AWD 19" (EPA) | 2024 Model Y LR AWD 19" (Real) | 2024 Model Y LR AWD 19" (Real + w/ Collision) |
Gas $ per Gallon | $3.30 | | | |
Miles per Gallon | 61.00 | | | |
Miles per Year | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
Insurance per year (Progressive) | $1,344.00 | $1,198.00 | $1,198.00 | $1,648.00 |
Gas per year | $811.48 | | | |
kWh per 100 Miles | | 29.00 | 25.40 | 25.40 |
Miles per kWh | | 3.45 | 3.94 | 3.94 |
kWh rate (FPL RS-1) | | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
Electricity per year | | $609.00 | $533.40 | $533.40 |
Electricity per month | | $50.75 | $44.45 | $44.45 |
Tire (EV Tuned / 600AA) | | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 |
Service | $1,000.00 | | | |
Miles per $ | 18.48 | 24.63 | 28.12 | 28.12 |
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TOTAL | $3,155.48 | $3,107.00 | $3,031.40 | $3,481.40 |
Couple of changes compared to the first post:
1/ Gas is cheaper on the Treasure Coast today (average $3.30 instead of $3.50)
2/ I have clarified the 2nd column with EPA rating (29 kWh per 100 miles)
3/ I have created a 3rd column with my real EPA (after 995 miles) which is 25.4 kWh per 100 miles or 3.94 miles per kWh
4/ I have created a 4th column with updated insurance coverage (+ Collision); columns 1-3 are with no collision coverage just to have a fair comparison with the Toyota.
5/ I have clarified the tire type: EV Tuned / 600AA (still estimating a replacement after a year / 15k miles which seems over estimated)
6/ I've added a row to compare how far $1 would go.
All in all the 2 cars have very similar yearly cost as you can see. Of course the MY is much bigger than the Corolla and much faster!
And it's not worth (to me at least) committing into the 10 years
FPL Evolution program for $38 / month
My personal experience after 995 miles / 3.5 weeks of ownership
a/ I love the UX, this is the future of motor vehicle IMHO
b/ The ride is a bit firm (as most reviewers say), but I had a VW and a BMW before, it's on par to me
c/ I have 3 issues:
i/ The charging latch does not open anymore by pressing it (Service Alert CP_a051)
ii/ There is wind noise on the driver mirror above 70 mph
iii/ The passenger seat is rattling if upright (laid down, there is no rattling)
For i/ and ii/ I have made a Service Request through the Tesla App yesterday, and mobile service will be coming home tomorrow (iii/ was pushing the service 2 weeks, so I may skip this for now). I'm quite pleased / surprised because the closest Tesla service center is 1h15 min drive. We shall see how it goes...
d/ I have purchased a $39 CCS Combo to NACS adapter (250kW rated) on Amazon (vs $250 on the Tesla
website), just to expand the charging options while on the road and I tried it with:
i/ FPL Evolution DC Fast Charger which is rated 360 kW, I only managed to get 66kW max (from 70% to 90% with battery preconditioning)
ii/ Electrify America DC Fast Charger which is rated 350 kW, I only managed to get 70kW max (from 70% to 90% with battery preconditioning). After speaking with an ID.4 owner who was charging at the same time, he told me this location sometimes provides 60kW, sometimes > 120kW
BTW, I SuperCharged twice before getting the Tesla Wall Connector home, and charging was > 100kW as expected.
I will be going above with 'Initial Expenses'
Wall Connector | $300.00 |
Install | $495.00 |
CCS to NACS | $40.00 |
Invisible Mask (Front Bumper) | $350.00 |
Invisible Mask Re-Do (Front Bumper) | $168.00 |
Install + Mirrors (Xpel) | $250.00 |
Xpel (Hood + Fenders) | $700.00 |
Windshield Sun Shade | $35.00 |
Roof Sun Shade | $40.00 |
Spigen Screen protector | $40.00 |
Spigen Center Console Organizer Tray | $21.00 |
Paint Touch Up Kit | $60.00 |
Spare wheel + tire | $445.00 |
Tesla Pucks (lift points 4x) | $20.00 |
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Total | $2,964.00 |
I messed up with the Invisible Mask; it's extremely difficult to install. I had to re-purchase it and had it installed by a professional; I will have him add XPel PPF on the Hood + Fenders soon.
That's it!