This Ultra-High Mile Tesla Proves That EV Batteries Last Longer Than You Think

During our Everything Electric Expo in Sydney earlier this year, Robert took some time to chat with a Model S owner who has used and abused their car far beyond what many believe an EV is capable of enduring. His 700,000km Tesla is a great example of the remarkable longevity modern EV batteries offer.
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[@jamesengland7461]

Can't we simply rejoice with this guy that his car has done so well, without all the negativity? Not only has he done lots of miles, but this isn't some 40 year old car that's been babied. This is only 6 years of hard, long daily driving most of us have never done.

[@paulsmyers203]

The world needs more stories about high mileage EV batteries. That's a number 1 concern for many of the people I talk to.

[@johnrowbotham2810]

There's a German dude who has done 1.9 million km in a Model s. Three batteries, that's about 600,000 km per battery on the early generation batteries.

[@evolv.e]

I have “only” put 162k miles on my 10 year old Model S. Still has 90% of the original SOC. My wife and I plan on keeping another 10 years!

[@domdittyful]

I truly don't think people are understanding how significant this is. Going 410,000 miles on the original battery that was constantly being fast charged. That almost certainly means you should expect at least half a million miles from a newer model Tesla. Especially if you don't fast charge all the time.

[@thelolsamshow]

I had a model s 85D that has 340.000 kilometers on its original battery and motors. Had 93% of its original range. Amazing battery.

[@rockykropp]

News that will sadly never reach CNBC, The Street, Wall Street, evening tv news, WSJ, ….

[@SydneyEV]

We drove our model 3 across Australia and back, before the Dc fast charger network existed in SA.. proving that yes, you can drive an EV outside of cities..

[@jamesg2382]

Thanks, great to see an unbiased report on a Tesla. Battery replaced with new under warranty at 666,000 kms. Most ICE cars would be scrap at that point.

[@slash196]

Very well-spoken owner, you can tell he does a lot of client-facing work.

[@lnby]

A friend of mine in the UK has hit 415,000 miles and had his battery replaced at 350k. 100% of the charging was done via the free supercharging as he didnt have a means to charge at home. Impressive stuff from Tesla.

[@TassieEV]

In Canada in Guelph Ontario a Model 3 owner has done well now over 500,000km on original battery brakes motors. This is fantastic though and love the number, some will take as a sign but 666,666 when error code appeared is very cool.

[@markdev4796]

Great episode, need a lot more of the real world driver experience stuff. So many people with opinions out there that have never stopped to ask an actual EV owner.

[@BenMillen]

My van broke down other day in Morrisons, mobile mechanic guys came (one of them was actually 93! Great chap) and whilst looking in my engine bay I said that I seen loads of electric cars in the car park whilst waiting (I like EVs), younger mechanic straight away said oh that's not good, you can't repair those, it's all sealed motors and what not he said, to which I said well they dont really break down that much unless software issue or other standard mechanical issue, but he was like yeah but they need the batteries changing every 3 years and cost more than the cars, then what do you do with the batteries? I was too fed up for a debate and just said I'm pretty sure it's not like that. Anyhoo turned out to be my starter motor so they gave me a bump start and I got home and dreamed of my future long range ev campervan

[@markumbers5362]

Free charging means he saved a lot of money. At $2 per litre 666,000 klms in an ICE limo would cost around $110,000 in petrol plus he has saved a lot in servicing and lost income from days not worked.

[@peterwenborn8310]

Less moving parts equals less maintenance, it’s a no brainer. Excellent straight forward interview that should dispel many myths, one would hope ..

[@janknudsen145]

2018 model 3 308000 km in canada all weather conditions have lost 10 % drive 250 km every day the best part performance is exactly the same as the day I brought it home.

[@boballen9095]

♥ it. What a great story (and business). Well done!

[@TomTom-cm2oq]

Just awesome!! Great video!!

[@DonWood1]

Great interview, great guy. I love that he did this using the worst possible charging scenario, the one they always warn you about.