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> Still have 250miles range out of 310 originally. I appreciate that batteries degrade over time, but think this will deter many would-be EV owners. Losing 1/6
by rantallion 3y ago
> Still have 250miles range out of 310 originally.
I appreciate that batteries degrade over time, but think this will deter many would-be EV owners. Losing 1/6 of your total range in the first 5 years of owner just doesn't happen with ICE vehicles. How long until you're down to 1/2 the original total range and can no longer handle the journeys you bought the car for? I'll probably be in the market for a new car in the next 2-3 years, and I'd very much prefer to go green next time, but this puts me off somewhat.
I wonder what the used market is going to be like too. Will many people want to buy cars that simply don't go as far as they used to (and will lose more miles as time goes on)? Do they just have to accept that a battery replacement will be necessary?
- whitej125 3y agoAgree that the range degradation is unsettling. My model 3 started with 320 and now its about 7-8% lower after 2 years. However, this is my daily driving car for which I put on average 25 miles a day... but maybe an occasional peak at 150 miles in a single day or weekend. One thing that you'll discover is that charging is super simple. Plug it in at home and fill it up (I have a 30amp 240v) whenever you want. Or go find a super charger nearby if you're in a pinch. Granted what people can do at home wrt/ electrical and how close you are to a super charger is all situational. But at least for me the loss in range hasn't changed my behavior or caused me any problems. However, important note: I do not use the Tesla for long distance trips. I've done it a few times... its fine, but prefer gas/ICE for that. Our Model 3 got 9000 miles added to it this past year. Our family 2011 Q5 got 1500 miles.
- 303uru 3y agoIs this a thing. I don't know off hand what the tank range was on any ICE car I've ever owned.