It includes in-car Wi-Fi, navigation with live traffic updates, and access to the monthly downloads Tesla pushes out with fun in-car entertainment like karaoke and games on the car's central touchscreen. Premium connectivity costs $9.99 per month or an annual fee of $99.
The Tesla Electric Home Charging Plan is an energy plan exclusively for Tesla vehicle owners to charge their vehicles overnight at home for $25 per month ($0.83/day billed monthly).
The subscription costs $9.99 per month or $99.9 per year, not including taxes. Premium Connectivity brings features like Navigation, Live Traffic Visualization, Sentry Mode-View Live Camera, Satellite View Maps, Video Streaming, Caraoke, Music Streaming, and Internet Browser.
Standard Connectivity is included in your vehicle, at no additional cost, for eight years beginning on the first day your vehicle was delivered as new by Tesla or the first day it is put into service (for example, used as a demonstrator or service vehicle), whichever comes first.
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD)
It's the most expensive option on Tesla's menu — it costs a hefty $15,000 upfront, or $200 per month if you prefer to pay for it as a subscription. For that money, it adds a major feature: the ability to start and stop at traffic lights and stop signs.
On average, a Tesla will charge for about 4.5 cents per mile, according to EnergySage estimates, depending on local electricity costs. A full charge will run you about $15.52 on average, the site says, though costs vary for each model and battery size.
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, your Tesla batteries are supposed to last for 300,000 to 500,000 miles, or 1,500 battery cycles. That's around 22 to 37 years for an average person.
No, you cannot access the internet through the Tesla touchscreen while driving. It only allows internet access while the vehicle is in Park.
You can drive a Tesla without a cellular data connection. The voice controls in at least some of them don't work, and satellite map overlays don't work. Maps are built-in, so navigation is OK. Of course, but you would lose some info services.
According to RepairPal, the average Tesla maintenance cost is $832 per year. That compares to an average of $652 per year for all car models sold in the United States. Depending on which services your Tesla needs, you may end up spending much more than the average car owner on yearly maintenance needs.
Hotspots and Connectivity
You can also use a mobile hotspot or your phone's Internet connection via Wi-Fi tethering (subject to fees and restrictions of your mobile carrier) to access the internet.
2023 Model 3 prices: The “cheapest” Tesla
We will try our best to keep this article updated with the latest pricing for you. Let's dig in. Currently, the Rear-Wheel Drive trim of the Tesla Model 3 starts at an MSRP of $40,240 with zero upgrades, not including any taxes, destination, or other fees.
This opens in a new window. The most convenient place to charge your Tesla is at home, overnight. Plug in when you get home and let your car charge while you sleep.
That means that it's more experimental than something that you'll be able to fully use to be more productive or to save you time. In other words, most people should avoid spending the cash on Tesla Full Self-Driving right now.
Yes, as long as you have an alternate way of opening the door and enabling the motor, such as the key fob or a Tesla key card (which a usually used when someone else needs to drive the car, such as a valet).
Yes, it is. The car “assumes” by default, that you do not use a phone. When you buy the car, it comes with 2 “key cards” (size of a credit card) which allows you (just like a key does) to open the doors, run the motor(s) and everything else.
Tesla, which has yet to adopt support for Apple CarPlay, is finally preparing to integrate Apple AirPlay into the car's software. This would allow drivers to stream higher quality audio, and potentially video, from their iPhones to their Tesla vehicles.
Use the Go Anywhere tool to plan future road trips in your Tesla vehicle. Select your car's configuration and your start and end locations, then the Go Anywhere tool will provide you with a route that passes by Supercharger locations. It will even give you a recommended charge time at each stop.
A: No, Tesla Premium connectivity doesn't include the streaming of Spotify. A paid subscription to streaming services is required to access music and media streaming in Tesla. If you want to use Spotify in Tesla, you need to have an active Spotify premium account.
Dashcam records video footage of your vehicle's surroundings when driving Model 3. Use Dashcam to record driving incidents or other notable events, like you would for an external dashcam on other vehicles. The Dashcam icon is located in the app launcher.
Considering this, expect Tesla battery replacements to start between $20,000 and $35,000. However, these prices could increase as they do not include incidental expenses (like other parts) and labor.
As it keeps slowing down to around 15mph, your Tesla will notify you that it won't be able to drive soon, and finally, it comes to a stop and puts itself into parking. At this point, you'll need to call roadside assistance or a tow truck to get you to the nearest charging station.
Replacing The Battery
Anywhere around $13,000-$20,000 for Models S. At least $14,000 for a Model X premium SUV. At least $13,000 for a Model 3 entry-level sedan.