A Californian has taken to YouTube to explain why he thinks now is the best time to buy an EV, and more specifically, why it is the right time to buy a Tesla. That is, despite the issues the company has faced with vehicles like the Cybertruck.
DennisCW, a California-based YouTuber and Tesla owner, thinks it’s the best time to get your hands on a Tesla. He gives a few reasons for this, with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode being one of them.
The YouTuber also thinks that rising fuel prices mean we should all consider getting an EV like a Tesla. It’s certainly not been subtle how much fuel prices have risen recently, particularly with the war in Iran.
But that only highlights how much money you can save by using an electric car. Especially if you have a charging port at home and can recharge there, not at a public charger or Tesla Supercharger. There is very little you can say to argue against that.
Full Self-Driving Is Becoming a Big Deal
The YouTuber discussed how an email allegedly sent by Musk to all sales representatives and dealers went viral. In the email, Musk basically said that every potential Tesla owner “must” use Full Self-Driving during a test drive. Not “should” or “could,” but “must” use it during a test drive. While the email itself wasn’t fully confirmed as legitimate, it did seem to reflect Tesla’s strategy for the future.
The company has been trying hard to get more people to try its self-driving technology. Musk believes that, since it is now so good, drivers won’t want to go back to driving themselves fully after trying it. Sales statistics back that claim, as over 75 percent of all Teslas sold in the United States at the time of writing came with Full Self-Driving mode installed.
DennisCW believes this is one reason it is the right time to buy a Tesla. He stated that demand will go up, but as Tesla only sells three vehicles and its technology is improving so fast, demand will outweigh supply. In short, he thinks it’s a good time to buy now while supply still outweighs demand. “FSD is so damn good. And it’s probably going to be hitting mainstream,” Dennis said in his video.
But what about the cost of recharging an EV versus paying for gasoline?
Fuel Prices Have Gone Up Massively in Recent Months
Global conflicts have driven gas prices up in recent months, particularly due to the war in Iran. While markets seem to have eased for now, that doesn’t mean prices won’t rise again. Electricity can still be quite expensive, especially in states such as California. But many have shown how much money you can save by switching from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle. Dennis believes that, given how good a Tesla can be in many ways, these are the cars to have.
He also believes that, as we approach the end of the year, many Tesla dealers may try to clear their 2026 inventory quickly to make room for 2027 model-year vehicles. So you might see big savings on some models, including demo vehicles offered for sale at great prices. “Discounts still pop up. You just have to be super flexible,” Dennis said in his video. Keep an eye on the prices of the EVs as we approach the end of the year, as well as Tesla’s Q4 results.
These could back up what the YouTuber said.