My Experience With Tesla MYLR-2024
I purchased MYLR in 2024 from Tesla Dubai and sold it off recently after driving 35,000 km for AED 125,000. I will try to summarize my experiences and opinions here:-
- Purchase Process
Before purchase I went to showroom, however the experience turned out to be horrible, the staff was least concerned and made no effort to welcome and introduce the vehicle.
However, this did not deter me from buying a Tesla, I went ahead and ordered the same through the website, which was extremely pleasant and seamless. To my surprise the vehicle was delivered on my doorstep, ready to drive without need to any further action at my end.
- Pros
Unique in technology and design
Spacious and lots of storage space
Safe and stable platform
No maintenance required
Excellent acceleration and braking
Although not luxurious but very sturdy choice of materials for interior finishes
Excellent audio system
Outstanding connectivity and software support
- Cons
Expensive parts and services in case required
Limited tire life, and expensive to change tires
Expensive and limited insurance coverage - 15% coinsurance even with comprehensive insurance
Insurance companies categorize Tesla as sports car, also binds the quotation with Nationality of driver
Expensive as compared to other brands available with better finishes
Sharp vehicle resale depreciation
Limited charging network
Crowded public charging facilities
Offers no economic incentive once we look at overall cost of ownership
Noisy Cabin - road noise is significant
Range Anxiety
Offers very little luxury, when we look at equivalent vehicles
Not suitable for large majority who reside in apartments
Additional cost for purchase of home charger and affiliated wiring costs
Ghost braking
Glass roof creates uncomfortable conditions in summers
Absence of HUD
- Sale Process
Not a pleasant one, I was shocked to find out that I am going to loose almost AED 100,000
Automalls, offered AED 75,000
Individual buys mostly offered AED 105,000 on average, until one buyer offered AED 125,000 and I handed over the car without even thinking twice
- Lesson Learned
Never to buy Tesla again, it was a unique experience but mistakes are not be repeated
UAE is more suited to Hybrid, buying a HEV or PHEV depends upon personal limitations and suitability, gives better total cost of ownership
Buy pre-owned with GCC service history, as compared to buying a new one
Tesla Model-3 RW is better choice than MYLR
Replies to Comments
After reading comments, I thought to add on few things, so as not to create any grey areas:
Firstly, my views are based on my experience, I have heard a lot of good things about Tesla from a significant number of my friends, and there are also a sizeable number who agree to my views. At the end of the day, its just my personal views, anyone has the right to differ, which is fully respected.
Ghost Braking.... is a recognized Tesla malfunction.... where the car suddenly brakes for no good reason once on cruise control/ auto steer. In 2-3 incidents this was about to cause a very bad accident, if either I or the driver at the back was not attentive.
True, that I didnt change any parts as my car was in warranty, but if I had to, it is pretty expensive.
Tire Life, is 100% based on driving style, I have an aggressive driving style so should be true for me only.