owner. It's a 2018 model and he just passed 120,000 miles. If he had to replace the battery right now, it might cost him over $16,000. However, Slye reminds us that over the course of the last several years, he's saved a lot of money by not paying for gas or oil, not to mention other fluids or typical maintenance that would have been required of a gas car.
As we previously reported, based on Tesla's 2022 Impact Report, the company suggests that having a Tesla battery out of warranty isn't really an issue in most cases. Even after 200,000 miles,Slye decided that rather than take his chances or trust Tesla's data, it was time to check his EV battery's real-world life. When he first took delivery of the Model 3, it had 310 miles of EPA-estimatedon a full charge.
The warranty on Syle's Tesla Model 3 Long Range runs for eight years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first. According to the warranty, once the car hits the milestone that brings the warranty to an end, it will still have at least 70% of its original capacity.