A Tesla Model 3 owner detailed his experience charging the EV over 12 months, showing the surprisingly low costs compared to gasoline vehicles. Driving over 13,000 kilometers mostly charging during cheaper overnight hours, he spent roughly $170 USD on home electricity.
Including the cost of public chargers ($114), his annual energy spending was $285 USD—far less than the over $3,400 NZD it would cost to fuel a gas car for the same distance at the gas prices during calculation.
This results in savings of approximately $2,700 NZD a year, a figure that has impressed viewers who praised the comprehensive cost breakdown shared in the owner’s popular YouTube video.
