Tesla experiences: A couple compares the pros and cons of their electric car

Anneli Nilsson, 46, and Peter Johansson, 52, from Borås, Sweden, are not only engaged to be married but also two very proud Tesla owners. They do not regret a second of the purchase. Anneli drives a Tesla Model 3. The reasons for buying a Tesla Model 3 were environmental and economic. The range of electric cars did not initially appeal to her, but she was offered the chance to buy a second-hand Tesla, which appealed to her because it matched her financial needs. According to Anneli, it's also a lot of fun to drive, which is obviously a plus. Peter currently drives a Tesla Model Y. He bought it because it's fast and fun to drive, and it has good packing facilities, unlike the previous Tesla he owned, which was a Tesla Model 3.

Pros and cons of Tesla

Peter did not wait long to answer the question but was quick to point out that Tesla has a very long range compared to other car brands and that there are many charging stations. They have a very advanced drive assist system. It brakes and accelerates and turns itself. The only thing you do is monitor when you are driving on the motorway. He says this makes it very difficult for him to switch to another brand. The disadvantages are that it can be messy in winter. It becomes difficult to drive away in case of spontaneity. You have to make sure that the driveway is shovelled and that you preheat the car in the app. As the technology is quite new, insurance is quite expensive as they fear future problems with the batteries. Insurance companies charge extra for any future costs. Apart from this, Peter found it difficult to think of any other disadvantages of Tesla

Anneli says that the absolute advantage of Tesla is that you mainly have cheap fuel. It is a brand that is outstanding when it comes to charging networks. She emphasises very strongly that she finds it very difficult to see her choosing another type of electric car in the future even if she changes cars. Anneli thinks the worst thing about Tesla is that the car has a hard time with the weather where they live, for example the doors freeze and cannot be opened. Another negative aspect is that there are no windscreen wipers on the rear window. She says that just today she got a snow shock and had to stop the car to go out and wipe it off.