[MorTech]

Here is a lithium battery deep dive....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i31x5JW361k

[merrymini]

Originally Posted by Joecooool418

His rocket car is nothing but a tech demo, there is ZERO chance that car goes into production. It's more BS from the king of BS.

No insurance company would write a policy on something like that, and if they did, people would immediately start showing up in morgues with traumatic brain injuries and broken spines.

Don’t care. Too much fun to watch and find out it was not AI!

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by mikeltry

For those who own a Tesla what is the cost of the annual maintenance, I know there are no oil changes and other maintenance required ICE but I'm just curious.

I’m more curious about how much to INSURE a Tesla.
I’m thinking A LOT more than an ICE car. Which already isn’t cheap in Florida.
How about it Tesla owners.
How much are you paying annually for your insurance?

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by Southwest737

$20 for cabin air filters at the two year point. Model Y performance so tires are different sizes thus no rotation.

Tesla tires are also more expensive than conventional car tires. Tesla weighs A LOT more, so their tires need to be much more robust. And subsequently will wear out quicker.

[LenoxHillLil]

Originally Posted by wayneman

Toyota/Subaru EV'S do not have full self driving. That is why Tesla is stomping all the other EV's out there.
The FSD function is what sells Tesla.

Worldwide Tesla has a 83% market share of electric vehicles. Elon is very smart, his net worth proves it.

[Zincbemi]

Originally Posted by will1546

I see a lot of Teslas in the area. What do you think of them?

I just rode in one with self driving and was amazed. As a person that spent 43 years in the auto industry, it was one of the best vehicles I’ve ridden in

We were on i75 and he punched the Mad Max button and we were going 85 in traffic and the car performed beautifully in self driving mode

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

I’m more curious about how much to INSURE a Tesla.
I’m thinking A LOT more than an ICE car. Which already isn’t cheap in Florida.
How about it Tesla owners.
How much are you paying annually for your insurance?

The cost of insurance was covered earlier in the thread. Those without Tesla's claimed it was very expensive. Those who are actually paying said it was not much different than non-Tesla insurance.

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

Tesla tires are also more expensive than conventional car tires. Tesla weighs A LOT more, so their tires need to be much more robust. And subsequently will wear out quicker.

Performance tires are more expensive and will wear out more quickly too. If you can afford a Tesla and the FSD subscription then the price of tires is not a concern. Plus, the lack of most other maintenance costs might offset the difference in tire costs.

[merrymini]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

I’m more curious about how much to INSURE a Tesla.
I’m thinking A LOT more than an ICE car. Which already isn’t cheap in Florida.
How about it Tesla owners.
How much are you paying annually for your insurance?

Insurance costs for teslas are higher because they are so expensive to repair. You should be mindful of this when you buy and can probably get an idea from your insurance company what that might be.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

I’m more curious about how much to INSURE a Tesla.
I’m thinking A LOT more than an ICE car. Which already isn’t cheap in Florida.
How about it Tesla owners.
How much are you paying annually for your insurance?

Call your agent and ask for a quote. That’s what I did and it is about $300 more per year than my Genesis GV70

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

Remind me again which of these marvels of technology is BS:

Tesla
Space X
Neuralink
Starlink
The Boring Co

/SMH

Joecool. Just doesn’t get it… Joe is not so cool. Musk had created some amazing technology and will continue to do so.

[JohnnyMoline]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

I’m more curious about how much to INSURE a Tesla.
I’m thinking A LOT more than an ICE car. Which already isn’t cheap in Florida.
How about it Tesla owners.
How much are you paying annually for your insurance?

Teslas are statistically safer cars to drive. Our insurance only went up $180/yr from a 2000 Toyota. Tires need changing more frequently, but with no gas/oil/brake/transmission issues, it’s still cheaper than our ICE car

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JRcorvette

Joecool. Just doesn’t get it… Joe is not so cool. Musk had created some amazing technology and will continue to do so.

CEO”s don’t create anything, the financial and manage the ones doing the creating…

[JohnnyMoline]

So, you’re saying Musk is just a bystander watching all this amazing technology happen?

He isn’t personally wrenching on rockets or cars, but he is orchestrating an amalgamation of technology companies that are dramatically reshaping our world.

It’s OK if you don’t like him, but he isn’t some clueless financier.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

I guess the stupid professionals buying stocks disagree. So do the clueless people without access to internet who now get it from Starlink. Or the stupid people who own Teslas with FSD.

So Tesla and Starling are valid companies. Who's arguing?

What about predictions about visiting Mars, a million robo taxis, a $35K Tesla (though $37K is close), or a flying car (prototype shells don't count)?

The companies are valid, the projections, promises, and claims not so much.

[JRcorvette]

Placed an order for my Y late today with an expected delivery of Dec/Jan. When I opened my Tesla APP it said expected delivery 10/23- 28. What? I check with Grok and it confirmed vehicle is in transport. Not sure where it is coming from. I had to hurry up and unfreeze my credit… apply for financing… get my insurance in order and order a new Epass. Not sure if I am happy or sad about the crazy fast delivery.