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A Tesla Model 3 driver reveals the condition of the battery and the repairs needed after driving 250 km in five years with the vehicle from Elon Musk's brand.
The durability of the electric vehicle batteries is a common concern among consumers. Lawrence, Tesla Model 3 owner September 2018, drove approximately 250 thousand km in five years and shared his experience on the YouTube channel 'Tesla Joy'. He reported a loss of 8% to 10% of battery capacity, with the Tesla Tessie app indicating a degradation of around 11%. Lawrence expected better performance from the newer models, but found the capacity loss to be comparable, according to Br.ign.
Due to the unavailability of slow charging, Lawrence frequently used the overload feature, which he said has not been shown to cause a significant difference in battery degradation when compared to using trickle charging.
Limited repairs and maintenance
Over the five years, Lawrence performed little maintenance on the vehicle until it reached 233 km. Major repairs included replacing the power plug loading for 600 dollars, replacing the 12 volt battery for about $125, and replacing upper control arms due to squeaking, totaling approximately one thousand dollars.
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As for the tires, Lawrence replaced the original set of Michelin 4Ss with more economical brands. He notes that after five years, the car is still 99 percent like new, with minimal wear and tear and easy to clean, maintaining the nearly new feel of the vehicle.
