2018 Tesla Model S Customer Reviews
What customers like
Ride and Handling, Power, Fuel Economy
What they don't
Interior Space, Value, Cabin Noise
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Pros
Fuel Economy
save a ton vs gas
Cost to Maintain
very inexpensive to maintain.
Ride and Handling
pleasure driving.
Cons
Technology and Entertainment
The 2018 technology is good, but it’s gotten a lot better much faster. I feel left behind.
Pros
Power
The quickest production car for the time frame, now it goes to the Tesla Model S Plaid
Cons
Value
Car is expensive, Charging anywhere other than home is expensive, Insurance is expensive, Tires are expensive
Pros
Ride and Handling
Sexy, sleek, handles like my BMW, fast exceleration, just awesome.
Cabin Noise
QUIET, NICE AND quiet...
Braking
Love that when you let off the gas, it automatically slows down, you barely have to use the brakes. It also has autohold , which I love.
Cons
Pros
Fuel Economy
drives great. very quick in traffic
Power
quick
Ride and Handling
handles like a sports car
Cons
Cabin Noise
ride is a little bumpy and noisy compared to an LS500
Interior Space
a bit tight
Cargo Space
not much room inside
Pros
Cargo Space
The trunk, the ‘frunk’ and option for roof storage, along with the towing capability, make cargo space unmatched for a car.
Cost to Maintain
Tesla service comes to you and most basic services needs are covered. Your maintenance will primarily be for tires, brakes & AC service. No oil changes, no fuel injectors, and all the other moving parts and lubrication needs of gas/diesel engines are non-existent. It’s amazing.
Power
Immediate power. I experienced car sickness my first month with the Tesla & I worried making the purchase was a mistake. A little research found this was common for new owners. Once you learn to manage the power that comes with the accelerator, and the minimal need for brakes due to the regenerative breaking, the “jerkiness” fades & driving is beyond fun.
Cons
Interior Space
The earlier models, like the 2018, was still a computer turned into a car with less focus on simple interior conveniences that most car makers have long perfected, such as cup holder locations and storage. Cup holders are in odd, inconvenient places and there is no storage in the doors or behind the seats. Later models addressed these overlooks .
Cabin Noise
We’ve had to have Tesla address window seals due to wind noise and even stop leaks during car washes. However, this was done at no cost to us and Tesla service conveniently comes to you.
Weather Versatility
Cold weather does negatively impact battery life.
Pros
Technology and Entertainment
Big price for tech. phantom breaking is a real thing. car itself is garbage. good range and good acceleration but many other companies are catching up. Price cut is only way Tesla can stay competitive with their poorly built cars and ridiculously horrible customer service.
Cons
Cost to Maintain
350 per hour for labor for any service. 180 to just diagnose anything wrong with the car.
Interior Space
2018 S doesn't have any door storage, back seat pockets, no way to mount a cellphone for rear passenger (my kid).... so far behind on convenience features other car makers have offered for decades.
Value
for the money, it's just extremely underwhelming. I regret my purchase. I should have gone with bmw or mbz. chose Tesla for cool minimalist design and the electric range, but I feel like a dumbA$$ now.