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Tesla buying guide

Tesla has played a big part in the rise in the popularity of electric cars since the American company launched its first model in 2008. Despite being an all-new brand, Tesla has since created some of the most desirable electric cars around. A Tesla gives you a longer battery range than many of its rivals, futuristic design and features, and access to the manufacturer’s own network of fast, reliable chargers, both in the UK and abroad.

Which used Tesla cars are available?

Tesla has four models to choose from:

Model S – introduced in 2013, the Model S is a large hatchback that’s had a number of tweaks over the years to keep it up to date. Several versions are available and all are quick with good battery ranges. Some, like the top-spec Model S Plaid, give you extremely fast acceleration and some will travel around 400 miles on a full battery charge. The Model S is a rival for electric cars such as the Porsche Taycan, as well as petrol and diesel premium cars such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5 Series.

Model 3 – this saloon is the smallest, most cost-effective Tesla, yet it has the same qualities as the brand’s other cars – great interior tech, impressive acceleration and a long battery range. It’s Tesla’s best-selling car, which means there are lots of used examples to choose from. You might consider a Model 3 alongside cars such as the Polestar 2 or the Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Model X – the Model X is the largest Tesla, seating up to seven, depending on the layout. Its headline feature is its ‘falcon wing’ rear doors, which open upwards. Think of the DeLorean in the movie “Back to the Future.” The Model X isn’t just about gimmicks though – it has the usual performance and long battery range that Tesla is famous for, and lots of interior space. Rivals include large electric SUVs such as the Audi E-Tron and the BMW iX.

Tesla common questions

How reliable are Teslas?

Any car is a complicated bit of machinery – there’s always a risk that components will fail. However, a Tesla – and in fact, any pure-electric car – has fewer mechanical components to go wrong than a petrol or diesel car, so it could prove to be more reliable.

Electric cars don’t need engine oil like petrol or diesel cars do, so that’s one less thing to worry about. Electric cars use regenerative braking, too, where the electric motor(s) spin in reverse to slow the car and recuperate energy, which can put less strain on their mechanical braking systems.

How long do Tesla’s batteries last?

Just like any other piece of engineering, how long a battery lasts will depend on how you use it and how well you look after it. Tesla offers warranties on its batteries, which cover the cost of repair or replacement if they become defective.

These warranties on batteries are:

Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive: eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first
Model 3 Long Range and Model 3 Long Range models: eight years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first
Model S and Model X: eight years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first

In each case, Tesla guarantees that the battery will retain at least 70% of its original capacity during the warranty period.

Is Tesla charging free?

The short answer is “not usually”. To be more specific, some early Tesla models came with free Supercharging for a certain period, but that deal has been phased out. There will be a fee to charge most of the Teslas that you can buy today.

How long does it take to charge a Tesla?

Charging time will vary depending on the car, as well as how much power is already stored in the battery. How you charge it will also make a big difference. If you have a home charger you could add up to 44 miles of range in an hour, but using a Tesla Supercharger can give you up to 200 miles in just 15 minutes. For more information about charging Teslas, check out our Tesla charging guide.