With 110k Miles How is This 2013 Model S and its Battery Holding Up?

This 2013 Mode S 60 is in great condition inside and out and is a great way to get into Tesla ownership at a fraction of a new car price. The Model S has been a remarkable product for Tesla and still is in production in 2023 with an exterior design very similar to this 2013 model. With a range close to 200 miles fully charged this 2013 Model S offers the same range as many newer EVs like the Bold and Leaf yet offers a lot more performance, space and luxury car comfort. With a little over 300-hp this its also very quick, capable of 0-60-mph in a little less than six seconds. Unlike a gas engine that needs to downshift its transmission and rev up to its peak power band for maximum performance, this Model S only has one gear and instant power on demand for acceleration unlike any other gas powered car you have driven. A huge vertical screen offers a crisp high resolution display thats as easy to use as an iPad. You can operate and change pretty much any setting through the car via the screen. You wont believe how quiet and smooth the Model S is, its unlike any other car you have ever driven!

[@Laissez_Faire]

Great video. I just bought a 2014 model s 60 and it rides like a new car, it’s fast and it’s got so much room for cargo. We went on a family trip and with just the frunk, we had so much room left in the trunk. Plus I knew the previous owner who kept it under roof the whole time and only drove it for 55k miles. Always had it professionally detailed. Best purchase I’ve made. Couldn’t see myself in a model 3.

[@tonyn3227]

Great car, agreed, but hope battery doesn't need be replaced, it's about $18k, much more than ice engine.

[@Laissez_Faire]

@@tonyn3227 Battery was replaced in 2016. Plus I only paid $15k for it.

[@westcoastplinkin6559]

@@Laissez_Faire Why was the battery replaced after only 2 years of ownership? I want a used Model S but this is what turns me away. On an ICE car, maybe the transmission or engine will need to be replaced but that is around $3-4k job. And even backyard mechanics can do it.

[@Laissez_Faire]

@@westcoastplinkin6559 it was defective I guess. It had less than 10k miles at the time. It just wasn’t charging past 40 mile range.

[@corelsihuom8407]

​@@Laissez_Fairethey are things to check before purchasing out of warranty use EV's.

[@ProCSRman]

Still the best looking Tesla.

[@patison001]

no, looks worst than newest model s

[@robbienl8176]

I agree Also like the 1st gen model s

[@Joshtheweatherman]

Some people hate the oval grille, but I think it has more character. The newer ones look more bland imo.

[@Lincolnator721]

I absolutely agree with this. The newer designs look so bland to me.

[@dannyphantom121]

I agree, it actually looks like a normal regular car.

[@ZachMeador]

pretty deep knowledge of EVs for an infiniti dealership. nice

[@infinitioftacoma1]

We have an INFINTI franchise but we are also a used car retailer, we sell about 3-6 times as many used cars as new cars, so we need to have product knowledge about a wide variety of vehicles. As far as Teslas go, some months we sell about as many used Teslas as new vehicles. Thanks for watching!

[@robbienl8176]

Let tesla replace my 12v battery last week. It was the original fron 2013😅 Even the 12v bat have longlife sometimes. Own a 2013 p85 212k miles. Great car imo.

[@BrotherJApologetics]

how much did it cost

[@robbienl8176]

@@BrotherJApologetics 250 euro's

[@Joshtheweatherman]

Honestly not a bad price for Tesla to replace it. The battery costs around 200 euros anyways, so for them to replace it for 250 is pretty reasonable.

[@robbienl8176]

@@Joshtheweatherman indeed.

[@bulkmailbullseye70]

Very encouraging! Are you still driving off original HV battery, and if so, what’s its current percentage of original capacity?

[@jackgreenstalk777]

Love my 2014 model s 60. 130k miles charges to 203 miles still and gets 100% of that 👍👍💚

[@JetFire9]

I bought a 2013 Model S with 56k miles for $27k last year, and I already got slammed with a $21k battery replacement bill. Worst decision I have ever made. I foolishly believed degradation was the issue, but EV batteries fail with time, regardless of miles.

[@mizzyfit_334]

Getting a 2013 car your taking a risk and the new evs are way better.

[@bulkmailbullseye70]

I appreciate you sharing. What was approx miles on that original battery prior to its failure, and was percentage of original capacity in the mid to high 80s percent range?

[@Lincolnator721]

@@mizzyfit_334 I sure hope so. Otherwise these cars are nothing but lemons

[@jackgreenstalk777]

Check out gruber motors, unplugged perforance, electricied garage, or any 3rd party they may be able to fix it much cheaper

[@mrscopes2852]

shoulda gotten a new one, same price or even cheaper and way better batteries in the 2016+ models

[@AdrianMcDaid]

My 90D have 140k Miles still getting ~210 miles only supercharger it. Free supercharging

[@mikeygirls1988]

I still got my model S 85

[@myqaveli]

how is it so far?

[@TatoMamardashvili]

@@myqaveli 275K Miles on my P85 (2013), on full charge it gives 180 Miles rated range

[@sebastienbest9174]

That’s a big degradation on urs no? Like 30%?

[@TatoMamardashvili]

@sebastienbest9174 Yes, but it has been always charged on a supercharger before 200k miles. Currently have one module (13th) weak, than others. Changing this module will give me more miles, as the electrician said.

[@thayalansuntharalingam]

​@@TatoMamardashviliwill cost you 7grand with labor to change out one module.

[@BeingErikaWhite]

I’m not sure I understood… How long or how many miles can I get on a Tesla before the battery has to be replaced?

[@joepaulhus4279]

In most cases probably between 200-300k miles, but there are cases where they have went longer.

[@robbienl8176]

Depends on a bit of luck, and how you treat the battery and drive the car iguess.

[@Mr.Atlanta850]

500k.

[@toreewilliams1420]

GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@chunckyfreshnut]

Can you use the current Tesla Charging Station with the 2013?

[@infinitioftacoma1]

Yes all Tesla chargers are compatible with all Teslas. We supercharge older Teslas all the time!

[@robbienl8176]

In the netherlands we have 2 kinds of tesla plugs. I have a adapter But tesla needs to chance something. Can use both now

[@dpdna100]

Absolutely

[@AdrianMcDaid]

Yes, just use an adapter if In EU

[@thayalansuntharalingam]

If it's not holding up you will be out 12k but then you got the drive units cost 8k That car only worth 8 to 14k.

[@infinitioftacoma1]

That would also apply to a luxury ICE vehicle with similar miles where the engine or transmission needs to be replaced, the cost would likely be more than the vehicle is worth. If you have a 100k mile AMG Mercedes with a supercharged V8, it would probably be $20-$30k to replace the engine.

[@thayalansuntharalingam]

@@infinitioftacoma1 ICE you don't pay a lot for a car that would reqiure 15k fix.TESLA BEST BOUGHT WITH WARRANT IF YOU ARE PAYING 25K OTHER WISE IF YOU HAVE 20K REPAIR THEN AT 45K YOU CAN BUY A NICE TESLA WITH WARRANTY.

[@305EQ]

What’s that sound @ 9:02

[@infinitioftacoma1]

Its road construction, you can see a work crew using a jack hammer towards the right.

[@iamalazydog]

All dealerships that sell used EV need to replace the battery with a new one selling EV with used battery asking for trouble.

[@infinitioftacoma1]

Thats like saying every dealer should repalce the engine in their used cars with a new one

[@MahomeboyMyGOAT]

@@infinitioftacoma1did he mean the 12V battery?

[@infinitioftacoma1]

@@MahomeboyMyGOAT No, high voltage battery