A Tesla owner shared on TikTok that the worst part of ownership is dealing with misconceptions from non-owners. He highlighted common myths about battery life, charging times, and costs. Actual owners, he argued, know the real benefits like quick charging and low maintenance.
Late last week, TikTok user FrunktoTrunk (@frunktotrunk) posted a video expressing his primary frustration as a Tesla owner. "This is by far my least favorite part about being a Tesla owner," he began. "I want to tell you this: The truth about owning a Tesla. What is it actually like? The worst part?"
The issue, he explained, stems from people who discuss Teslas as if they own one, despite never having driven one. "You might see people online, your friends, your family, even your coworkers, talk about a Tesla like they own one," he said. These individuals often claim the battery doesn't last long or that charging at a Supercharger takes hours. However, FrunktoTrunk countered with facts: "They don’t know the facts. They don’t know that the average charging session per Tesla? Twenty-six minutes, which is perfect if you’re stretching your legs on a road trip."
He also addressed concerns about rising electricity bills, noting that gas expenses drop to zero and that Teslas require no oil changes, making them among the lowest-maintenance vehicles available. "And they are the first to tell you. ‘Oh, just watch your electricity bill go up,’" he mocked. "But then they ignore the fact that your gas expenses go to zero. No more oil changes. These are the lowest-maintenance brands you can buy. They fail to remember that."
In conclusion, he advised, "Ask the Tesla owners for the truth. That’s the most frustrating part about owning a Tesla. So many people are entitled to their opinions, but, mostly, they’re always wrong."
Viewers in the comments echoed his sentiment. One wrote, "Spot on." Another quipped, "This is my last favorite part of being a non-Tesla owner," adding that Tesla owners often defend their cars passionately, unlike owners of other vehicles like the Honda Civic. A third commenter noted, "Once you own one, you wonder if you could ever drive anything else."
This isn't a new complaint. A year ago, a Reddit user on r/TeslaModelY posted, "I don’t like attention, but I do like my Tesla." Others in the thread agreed, with one saying the car becomes an unexpected talking point, including repeated discussions about features like full self-driving. Another advised, "The greatest way to live is to not care what others think of you."
InsideEVs reached out to FrunktoTrunk via TikTok comment and direct message for further comment.