Man reveals ‘shocking truth’ about Tesla Model 3’s battery at 200,000 miles
- We know the savings you can make powering a Tesla
- The performance of a Tesla Model 3 at 20,000 miles is surprising
- Is it a worthwhile investment in the long term?
Published on Jan 08, 2025 at 9:35 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 08, 2025 at 9:35 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
If you’re wondering about how a Tesla Model 3 will perform down the road – this owner speaking out on the ‘shocking truth’ about his battery as it hits 20,000 miles.
He’d owned the car for five and a half years.
It still has its original battery.
However, its battery performance might surprise you.
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Tesla Model 3
Joy of the Tesla Joy YouTube channel is already a Tesla Model 3 enthusiast.
She makes content about her Tesla Model 3 owner experience ‘to help recent new owners learn about this amazing car and help future owners make an informed decision’ when looking to buy an EV.
She checked in with her friend, Lawrence, as his electric car hit 200,000 miles after five and a half years.
According to Tesla: “[The] Model 3 has one of the most sophisticated battery systems in the world.”
Battery performance at 200K miles
Fitted with the original battery, Lawrence’s Tesla showed only around 10 percent degradation.
Surprisingly this had been consistent since 100,000 miles.
We’ve already seen that the Tesla Model 3 has proven to be a huge money-saver as their mileage grows.
Lucky for those who suffer from range anxiety, charging performance remained strong with supercharging still reaching 250 kW.
It has an efficiency of 244 Wh/mile – and we already know the savings of driving a Tesla EV.
Like most car owners, Lawrence had encountered minor issues like a seat sensor fault and the occasional tire puncture.
Its original brake pads were still in place and there were no major fluid changes needed, despite its AC servicing being overdue.
The takeaway?
“Consider used, man,” says Lawrence.
This sentiment was echoed by a man who bought a high-mileage Tesla Model 3 dirt cheap from a trade auction and revealed its surprising running costs.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
