How many kilometers can a Tesla's battery last?
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Tesla's battery can last for 1.6 million kilometers. Tesla is an American electric vehicle and energy company, primarily engaged in the production and sales of electric vehicles, solar panels, and energy storage equipment. The founder named the company "Tesla" in honor of the physicist Nikola Tesla. Tesla's vehicle lineup includes the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model 3 (import), and Model X. Taking the Model 3 as an example: this car has a length, width, and height of 4694mm, 1850mm, and 1443mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2875mm. The body type is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan, and it is equipped with a single-speed electric transmission.
Last time I drove my friend's Model Y Long Range on a long trip, the display showed a full charge of 660 km, but in reality, with the AC and music on while driving on the highway, it lasted about 580 km. I've tried different routes, and in winter when the temperature drops below zero, the range drops by 20%, and in summer, using the AC consumes about 10% more power. However, if you have a home charging station, a daily commute of 200 km is no problem at all. Tesla's energy recovery system really saves power, and it even recharges the battery when going downhill. Over the long term, the battery capacity will degrade, with a typical reduction of 5-8% after three years, but the battery warranty is quite long.
Having researched electric vehicle parameters for over five years, Tesla's range varies by model. The rear-wheel-drive Model 3 with a 60kWh LFP battery is rated at 606km CLTC, but real-world tests show about 480km in city driving and 400km on highways. The Model S Plaid, equipped with a 100kWh battery pack, may struggle to reach 450km under aggressive driving. The key lies in the efficiency of the three-electric system—Tesla's thermal management outperforms most competitors, keeping winter range degradation below 25%. Beginners are advised to multiply the displayed range by 0.7 for practical reference, especially for users in northern regions.
My Standard Range Model 3 is sufficient for daily commuting. With a 30-kilometer daily drive, I basically charge it once a week. The farthest I've driven was from Shenzhen to Shantou, and I found a Supercharger when the display showed 12% battery remaining. Paying attention to the battery percentage is more reliable than looking at the mileage; the car's navigation system calculates the arrival battery level in real time. Charging during off-peak hours is really economical, with monthly electricity bills as low as 80 yuan. However, long-distance planning requires caution. Last time, I encountered a queue at a highway charging station and had to activate the energy-saving mode to make it to the next service area.
