"A recent Consumer Reports study found that used Tesla EVs are at the bottom of the list when it comes to reliability, but there's some nuance there, and it's important. CR said that cars made between 2016 and 2021 are the worst offenders, as Tesla was trying to ramp up production any way it could, including using assembly tents. Starting in 2021, things improved significantly, and it's clear as day when looking at the blue Model 3 showcased in the RSymons video embedded below."
"First things first, the ex-taxi Tesla still has its original high-voltage battery, original rear electric motor, original brakes, original bodywork and original windows. That's mighty impressive, but it gets better still. Except for the steering wheel, which has seen better days and should probably be replaced sooner rather than later, the interior is in great shape after so many miles and passenger rides. The same goes for the bodywork."
The Tesla Model 3 is popular with city taxi drivers and a 2021 rear-wheel-drive Long Range ex-taxi logged 238,000 miles in four years. Consumer Reports placed used Tesla EVs low on reliability overall, but problems were concentrated in 2016–2021 production years, with clear improvements beginning in 2021. The ex-taxi retains its original high-voltage battery, rear motor, brakes, bodywork and windows, and the battery shows 85.5% state of health, indicating most of its original range remains. Interior and bodywork are largely in good condition aside from a worn steering wheel. Repair spending has been mostly routine maintenance, and the car has not broken down.
Read at insideevs.com
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