Tesla owners share perks of owning the EV over any other car

Grace KayJul 15, 2023, 18:12 IST

Tesla owners broke down the perks of owning a Tesla in conversations with Insider.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Over a dozen Tesla owners told Insider some of their favorite parts of owning the EV.
Perks they detailed included dodging gas stations and repair shops.

Tesla owners are part of an elite club of early adopters in the push toward electric vehicles.

Over a dozen Tesla owners shared some of the top perks of owning a Tesla over any other car in a series of conversations with Insider. Reasons they gave included avoiding gas stations and repair shops, as well as enjoying its high-tech infotainment system and self-driving features. While some of the perks could apply to other electric cars, many of them point to Tesla's dominance in the EV market.

Here are some of the benefits Tesla drivers cited.

Driving a Tesla means no more oil changes and frequent upkeep.

A Tesla will never need an oil change and requires less upkeep overall.Hum Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

It also means no gas station stops.

Tesla owners say they save hundreds by charging at home.Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Drivers praised the vast Supercharger network.

Tesla owners say they love the ease of using the Supercharger network.Associated Press

And applauded the navigation system that guides them to the best chargers.

Tesla has an intuitive navigation system that helps drivers find chargers.Celal Gunes/Getty Images

Some drivers touted Tesla Autopilot.

Tesla Autopilot is a favorite with owners.Mark Matousek / Business Insider

And owners raved about the EV's speed and quick pickup.

I started my Tesla journey by driving from Bozeman to Helena, about 90 miles.Jordan Erb/Insider

Several drivers said they appreciate Tesla's high-tech features.

Many Tesla owners are tech lovers.Business Insider

But some owners said they've encountered issues.

Some Tesla drivers told Insider they've had lackluster experiences with service centers and seen smalls defects with some of the cars after they were delivered.Quinn Nelson

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