Cheap Tesla. Worth a punt?

[Dustydog]

Today’s DT has a full page spread. Here’s a summary. Look pretty good value overall.
Would you be tempted? Shame it’s not a proper hatchback.

And yes – it has its original battery. An independent test revealed it still had a 90 per cent state of health after four years.

The stats​

• Tested: 2021 Tesla Model 3 AWD Long Range
• List price when new: £49,990
• Price as tested: £12,500
• Official range when new: 382 miles (WLTP)
• Test range (best/worst): 230-290 miles (winter to summer)
• Average test efficiency: 3.6m/kWh

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Might be tempted to swap it for a punt 🤔🙄

 

[otherclive]

Mileage?
Yes, an excellent runabout to replace our Rio. The boot is probably as big as thexRio with seats down. Model Y would be preferable .

 

[JTQ]

What cost to have a home charging point, if that is required in your circumstances?

 

[otherclive]

What cost to have a home charging point, if that is required in your circumstances?

My grandsons 7kw unit was fitted for just over £1000 and from Octopus, who supplied his Tesla Model Y on lease. But it’s his, and can be relocated to another house with installation costs.

 

[JTQ]

7 kWh, so at 100% conversion efficiency suggests a useful 25 mile/hour peak charging .
Therefore in our case an over night charge would mean it covers 95% of any use we have.
Seven kWh with the other domestic loads looks like what is doable on a normal single phase house supply, is that about the limit?
Or are these things smart enough anyway to shed its load if the home requirements require it?