Just How Worn Out Is A 106,000-Mile Tesla Model S's Battery?
Tyler Hoover, the man who makes questionable used-car-buying decisions so you don’t have to, has gone all green with his latest acquisition – the cheapest Tesla Model S in the USA.
The Kansas-based YouTuber paid $33,500 for the early 2012 car, which comes complete with the $3750 Technology Package, the $1500 active air suspension and the $20,000 big one: the 85kW battery for extra range and performance. New, it cost $85,150. Not a bad deal now, then, right?
On the other hand, it’s (relatively) cheap for a reason. This six-year-old EV has munched its way through 106,000 miles. No doubt it’s spent a lot of time on the highway. So has the battery died yet, or is it still capable of getting good range?
Time for him, and his conspicuous companion Ann/Anne, to take a long drive on a route with no Superchargers and find out. Brace for cheesy ‘theme music’ and much faffing at drive-thrus.
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I hope, he won‘t use the autopilot
That battery will last longer than Tesla’s future.
Ok…that was savage
The test would actually work if the car was supercharged almost often, that stresses the battery and affects its range and durability.
Yup.
Thanks to Wikipedia, the 85kw has a claimed range of 265 miles new
So after 106 000 miles, managing around 240 miles isn’t that bad I guess in terms of battery performance. (90% “battery life condition” after 100k miles)
Saved you 26 minutes of your life.
Thank you SO much!
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thank you!!!!
Thanks!
Depends how it was charged before. If they supercharged it all the time hen it would be way worse than if they waited 1863 hours to do it from the wall.
The only way that this Tesla’s battery pack has lasted this long is because the previous owner kept use of the Superchargers to a minimum. Most Tesla batteries are finished by 65-70k miles.
Too worn out that it can explode at any second, recommend not to drive
My question is this: How the Hell do you have the time to put 106k on a Tesla.
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