Is an OLD Tesla Model S Worth It?

A 10 year old Tesla Model S can be had for a price that's much more reasonable than a brand new, 2023 Model S. But are the old, first generation Model S cars still worth it, or are they completely obsolete?

The tech in Teslas has changed significantly over the years, but at their core, the original cars are still remarkable in their own way.

I bought a 2013 Tesla Model S (P85 Performance Version) a couple of years ago. It's my daily driver, and it's one of my favorite cars in my collection. The looks haven't changed much over the years, but is a 10 year old Tesla still relevant today?

To find out, I take a Road Trip to Palm Springs and put the old Tesla through "torturous" conditions. Follow along to see if an old Model S still has what it takes!

Chapters :

0:00 Intro
1:03 What do you get for an 85% charge?
1:22 Let's GO!
2:01 EVs are so quiet and comfortable!
2:44 Why are freeways bad - and what's worse than freeways?
3:36 Did a mountain just kill our range?
4:25 If you see Windmills, you must be in...
4:37 Temperaturs are rising - can the old Tesla handle it?
5:26 Windmills can produce HOW MUCH Electricity????
6:05 Half way - how much power used?
6:52 Preparing for Super Charging
7:28 I was NOT prepared for THIS!
7:49 Have you ever experienced HEAT like this?
7:59 Where are those Telsa Super Chargers?????
8:35 Charging is not working right....
8:59 Obligatory Coffee Stop
9:21 Charging Fixed!!!!
9:33 The COOLEST Tesla Feature!
9:49 Heaven is a...????
10:37 You have NEVER seen temps like THESE!
11:01 The definite answer to Range Anxiety
12:14 So - IS an old Model S any good?
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