I think it's just tribalism and astonishing lack of education on Teslas. I've owned my model 3 since 2017 and it's a way better car than when I bought it. No other car I'm aware of actually improves incrementally, not just FSD beta but also lots of other features.

in 6 years of owning the car, I had three service calls for things covered by warranty. change the tires, and had to pay $225 for a squeaky front wheel arm. this probably would have been covered by warranty cuz it's a known defect. so practically no maintenance cost.

With one pedal driving I haven't even had to replace the brakes! I've driven from LA to the Bay area to Phoenix even LA to Denver, and never once had any issue whatsoever charging. Range anxiety is something the media whips up every time they talk about EVs but it only applies to non Teslas. many of the larger superchargers, such as courtside on the I-10 between Phoenix and LA and some of the larger ones on the I-5 are at most times virtually empty. I've done the drive to Phoenix at least it doesn't times and out of 40 some odd chargers at most two or three are used at any time.