Free Tesla Supercharging: Hidden Costs 😱

Discover the hidden dangers of the free supercharging promise on an old tesla. That dream of driving for free in a premium electric vehicle can quickly become a financial nightmare, costing you tens of thousands in unexpected repairs. We expose why this "deal" is actually the most expensive trap for budget-conscious buyers.

There's a specific group of buyers actively hunting for a used tesla with lifetime free charging. They dream of buying a cheap tesla for just a few thousand dollars and never paying for fuel again. But they are walking directly into the free supercharging trap. This allure of saving $300-$600 a month blinds them to the reality of owning an aging premium vehicle.

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00:00 – The dream of driving for free
00:25 – Why free charging is a trap
02:02 – The main problem: battery lifespan
02:59 – Which old Teslas to avoid completely
04:25 – The Tegra computer issue and the risk of losing Supercharging
05:23 – Other failures: handles and air suspension
07:06 – Batteries die from age, not mileage
08:24 – Calculating the real repair costs
09:45 – A hazard on the road: skimping on maintenance
10:57 – A better alternative to an old Tesla
11:58 – Conclusion: an old premium car is always expensive

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What these hunters forget is the *age* of the car. We're talking about 10-12 year-old vehicles. When you buy an old premium car, whether it's a BMW or a Tesla, you buy premium problems. The biggest misconception is that electric cars don't break down. 💡 The reality is that high tesla maintenance cost is almost guaranteed.

The two biggest financial bombs are tesla battery replacement and tesla motor failure. Lithium batteries have a finite lifespan of approximately 10 years. Crucially, batteries die from *age*, not mileage. A low-mileage car that sat unused can be in worse condition than a daily driver due to cell imbalance. Any honest tesla review of an older model must emphasize checking the tesla battery health (SoH), not just the mileage.

When shopping, you must be aware of common used tesla problems, especially in early tesla model s and tesla model x vehicles. The 2012 model s is now over a decade old, and even a 2016 model x is approaching that 10-year battery cliff.

One of the biggest issues when looking at any used ev from this era is the large rear motor. If you are buying a used electric car like a rear-wheel drive or Performance Model S/X built before 2021, it has this flawed motor. This isn't just an old premium car quirk; it's a design flaw.

The problem isn't just battery degradation; it's catastrophic failure. It's not just a slow tesla mcu failure; it's a dead screen. It's the ticking time bomb of the tesla large motor. These are the real old tesla issues that sellers don't advertise. They just brag about their savings online and then quietly sell the car before it breaks. This is the cheap tesla trap.

Worse than the financial cost is the safety risk. 📌 Owners trying to save money often skip critical maintenance. A car with a worn suspension or faulty brakes is a danger to everyone on the road.

The tsk club advice is clear: avoid this trap. These cars were $100,000+ premium vehicles designed for pleasure, not to be run into the ground as free utility cars. An old premium ev is just as expensive to maintain as an old premium gas car.

✅ Instead of hunting for this trap, consider leasing a new, affordable ev and charging at home. For high-mileage work, a tesla model 3 or a tesla model y is far more reliable and economical in the long run. Don't let the promise of "free" cost you everything.

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