This 380,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Has Its Original Battery. Range Loss Is Huge
This 380,000-mile Tesla Model 3 is still running on its original battery pack. Its displayed range has dropped by 34.2%, from 240 miles to 158 miles. Despite major degradation, it still managed 138.3 highway miles at 68 mph. Battery degradation is an inevitable reality of EV ownership, but how much capacity it loses over time […]
EVs Barely Lose Range Even After Five Years: Report
The vast majority of electric vehicles are holding on to their original range even after years of driving, according to a new report. Even after three to five years, the range retention on modern battery-powered cars is impressive. Automakers have started including buffers to minimize perceived degradation. Electric vehicles are holding on to their range […]
How Far Will A Tesla Model 3 Go On An ‘Empty’ Battery?
In the rare event that your electric vehicle battery reaches 0% state of charge while road-tripping, rest assured that your car won’t suddenly come to a grinding halt in the middle of the road. Like gas cars, which all have a built-in fuel buffer even when the fuel gauge reads empty, EVs also have a […]