How Many Miles Does a Tesla Last Over Its Lifetime?
Thinking about buying a Tesla? Something you’ll want to know is how long the battery lasts and how many miles you can drive over the car’s lifetime.
Electric cars are shaping up to be the future of clean transportation. As one of the most popular manufacturers of electric cars, people often wonder: how many miles does a Tesla battery last?
And what about individual charges? How many charges will it take to use up a Tesla battery?
How Many Miles Does a Tesla Last Over Its Lifetime?
It can be tricky to pinpoint the lifespan of a battery. When do you consider it non-functional?
Fortunately, with Tesla batteries, you can measure it based on the company’s warranty model. Tesla states that if your car battery retains less than 70 percent of its capacity, it has reached the end of its lifespan, and you’re eligible for repair or replacement.
The number varies by car model, but the majority of Tesla batteries average eight years of use with 100,000 to 150,000 miles driven.
If you don’t mind driving around with a slightly under-performing battery, then you can expect to keep the same battery for anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 miles, according to Elon Musk on Twitter. That’s over two decades of driving before you’ll have to replace your Tesla battery, which is on the expensive side, starting at around $5,000 per battery module.
How Many Recharges Does It Take?
How long your Tesla battery lasts before you need to recharge depends on your driving habits. Driving at top speeds between 135 and 200 miles per hour (mph), the average Tesla battery lasts between 300 and 400 miles.
Tesla Model S has the longest battery charge, allowing you to drive for 405 miles at a speed of 155mph. On the lower end of the scale is the Tesla Model 3. Its battery lasts up to 267 miles driven at a speed of 140mph.
If you’re using up your battery before you go to a charging station, you can expect one Tesla battery to last you between 1,000 and 1,250 charges over the course of its life.
How Accurate Are the Numbers?
These numbers (both for individual charges and battery lifespan) are estimations in ideal conditions. Driving at different speeds, leaving your switched on, and not taking care of it properly can affect the overall lifespan and recharging period.