If you want a Tesla, then you should get one. It's that simple. Despite a few loudmouths saying that the EVs this brand makes are too expensive for what they are, a Model 3 or a Model Y can become a trustworthy commuting appliance. Factor in the advantage of having access to the reliable Supercharger network, and you can also go on trips without experiencing range anxiety. Just stick to what the trip planner suggests, and you'll be fine.
But some problems arise when you're taking an in-depth look at what these so-called zero-emission cars represent. Fit and finish problems, high-voltage battery issues, mining and supply chain challenges, cabin materials of questionable quality, overhyped claims about pricey self-driving features, wild promises about cool capabilities that rarely come true, expensive parts, botched over-the-air software updates, costly out-of-warranty servicing ($600 for a diagnostic test!), tricky aging… All can become part of the ownership experience.
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