[goosejuice]

Model 3 TCO is very competitive for all sedans. But yes, there are a lot of luxury EVs and EVs with questionable reliability.

https://www.self.inc/info/expensive-cars-to-run/

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-maintenance/the-cos...

[robotresearcher]

Insurance is a bear for Teslas. They cost a lot to repair.

The Model 3 Highland is super fun to drive. Maybe other EVs have this too. It's a very different experience to a similarly priced ICE car, and worth factoring in to the value proposition.

I specify Highland because the previous version was rattly and noisy enough to seriously detract from the zippy driving experience. Highland is nice.

[goosejuice]

These TCO reports include maintenance. The first one includes insurance. Insurance can be cheap. It varies wildly.