Years of Model: 2008–Present; Average Repair Costs: $832* When the Tesla Roadster debuted in 2008, it was one of the electric vehicles that really made Elon Musk's business known. The Roadster's yearly repair expenses are approximately $832, which is slightly more than the average of all vehicles. The high cost of maintenance is probably due to Tesla's lower mass production than less expensive versions (TopSpeed).
Model Years: 1990–2010 Average Annual Repair Costs: $553* Do you recall Saturn vehicles? The now-defunct Saturn firm was founded in 1984 and released its debut model in 1990. It ceased to exist twenty years later, having been a GM subsidiary for its whole existence. Forbes claimed that General Motors' handling of Saturn "destroyed" the brand, which contributed significantly to its death.