Apart from their relatively steep price tags, handling repairs on an electric car is a lot different from a conventional combustion engine. The positive side is that EVs require a lot fewer repairs and maintenance than their gas-powered counterparts. This is because they use fewer parts and liquids in their powertrains. To offset that, however, EVs are a lot more complicated to work on, and their repair costs tend to be significantly higher once something does go wrong.
But while regular maintenance of your electric car is extremely important, some models tend to cost a pretty penny just to keep them on the roads. In this list, we'll be covering 10 of the most expensive electric cars to repair and maintain, focusing on the models that are at least a year old, since a lot of reliable information is already available on these cars.
8 2020 Tesla Model S
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Kicking things off with a bang, the 2020 Model S, just like various other Teslas on our list, deserves a spot here. The car may cost significantly lower than many other luxury EVs, but the money you save on the price tag, you will have to pay in keeping the car in its prime condition.
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According to Edmunds, over a 5-year span, you will have to pay around $10,200 for repairs and maintenance. If you add the electricity and insurance costs to this, then the car is going to cost you a lot more than what you initially paid.
7 2017 Fiat 500e
Second up, the electric Fiat 500 has been selling like hotcakes over the last few years as it is a good economical option for someone who wants an EV.
However, the repair and maintenance costs over a 5-year term end up being around $6,100, which is more than $1,200 per year.
6 2020 Tesla Model 3
The AWD performance sedan came at an MSRP of $54,990 and a 4-year/50,000 miles warranty which is average, to begin with, but what happens after that?
Owning this model will probably cost you around $1,400 per year for regular maintenance and repairs which, if you add up to the initial cost of purchasing the car, ends up being fairly pricey.
5 2021 BMW i3
The car's combined 113 MPGe is one of the main reasons many drivers decided to purchase this specific model. However, owning a BMW regardless of the fuel type is going to come with some additional costs.
This time those costs originate from maintenance and repair fees. In fact, you can expect to spend a bit more than $1,200 on a yearly basis.
4 2020 Tesla Model Y
With a sports car performance and a 326-mile range, there are few to no serious competitors of the 2020 Tesla Model Y that can offer something similar.
That said, things take a turn toward the unexpected when you realize how much you will be spending on maintenance and repairs. The answer is around $7,100 over a 5-year period.
3 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450
Owning or even driving a new-era electric Mercedes-Benz is a dream come true for many drivers. The EQS 450 is no different. However, on top of its steep price, you'll also be looking at some absurd repair and maintenance fees as well.
As you can see here, the cost of almost all kinds of repairs ends up being more than $1,000 per repair, and that doesn't include maintenance fees.
2 2020 Tesla Model X
Letting go of more than $80,000 for an electric car isn't easy but at least you'd feel better considering how much money you would be saving using electricity instead of fuel, right?
Well, not exactly. Sure, the mile range and the performance are both great but taking into consideration you'd need to spend more than $2,000 per year on maintenance and repairs fees then the purchase might not look so good after all.
1 2019 Audi e-tron Quattro
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With a steep price tag of over $75,000, the 2019 Audi e-tron Quattro may not look like the best choice when looking for an easily sustainable EV. It might sound crazy, but the purchasing cost isn't why we are saying this.
Just take a look at this site, and you'll quickly find out why. There are multiple parts that will cost north of $1,000.