Comment Tesla enthusiast Frunktotrunk (@frunktotrunk) posted a video detailing whether or not he has any regrets purchasing his Tesla. He’s over-the-moon excited with his purchase. He just wishes he bought into the brand sooner. Viewers, on the other hand, responded in the comments with a litany of cons to his pros. Frunktotrunk begins his video by speaking directly into the camera, holding a microphone in his hand. A white Tesla Model 3 can be seen parked behind him. He then delves into whether or not he regrets purchasing the vehicle. “So do I regret buying this Tesla? Let’s have a talk about Tesla regrets. So, some things that you need to know maybe before you buy one, that might help or give you more information,” he tells his viewers. No Maintenance On a Tesla? Next, he motions toward the vehicle and gives a little background on it. First up, the maintenance costs of the vehicle. Many drivers are intrigued by electric vehicles because they don’t require many of the same maintenance procedures that regular vehicles do. Overall, EVs typically have much fewer moving parts, which leads many folks to believe the cars are effectively maintenance free. There’s no need for any oil or transmission fluid changes because there’s no engine or transmission. There have been tons of stories published online by happy Tesla owners who’ve gone hundreds of thousands of miles in their cars without any major complaints. Not to mention Consumer Reports stated in 2024 that Teslas, specifically, have the lowest maintenance costs compared to every other automotive brand. Tesla: Most Recalled Car Brand However, one might say that these instances are examples of cherry picking and don’t tell the whole story about the all-electric brand. Especially when the automaker was cited as the most-recalled car in 2023, and news of a 1.8 million car recall in 2024 doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in their reliability either. And if you’ve ever owned a Model 3, you may have been subjected to control arm failure, which many claim is a persistent, widespread defect for the vehicle. The car influencer went on to speak about his experiences with regards to maintaining his Tesla. As far as he’s concerned, owning one has been an entirely hassle-free experience. “So this is my first Tesla, I bought it in 2021. It has 74,000 miles. Now something they don’t tell you when you buy a car, a Tesla, what’s the maintenance gonna be? I can tell you over 73,000 miles around, 74,000 I haven’t had a single problem with my Tesla. That’s actually how most Tesla owners’ experience go. Windshield wiper fluid and normal tire replacements.” Road Trips In a Tesla: No Regrets In fact, his experience with his first Tesla was so great that he purchased another. Frunktotrunk also stated that his experience road tripping in his Tesla was nothing but pleasant. “We took our Model Y on a road trip after owning Teslas since 2021. Here’s what I can tell you about regrets or planning if you’re buying a Tesla, and maybe switching from gas,” he says. Next, he addresses concerns folks may have when it comes to range anxiety. “One of the biggest concerns is range or road trips with charging. And I can tell you I don’t have a single regret when it comes to road trips and here’s why,” Frunktotrunk states. Now Trending