How long does a Tesla car battery last and how can you improve it?

In the past, this was a question normally asked for a smartphone or a laptop, but today it is one of the frequently asked questions when discussing an electric vehicle or one of the arguments strong car manufacturers to sell a electric and autonomous car such as Tesla, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW or other brands. In this article, we will try to answer this question which only concerns the Tesla car.

How long does a Tesla car battery last?

Just like the batteries of smartphones or laptops, the life of a Tesla battery depends on how the car is used, and in this case, the frequency of driving and the way you drive and recharge. your car as well as the climate of your region where you live.

According to Elon Musk, a Tesla battery is designed to last for many years without having to worry about its end of life. On paper, we don’t speak of years but of kilometers before losing a whole part of its capacity. So a Tesla car battery can last between 300,000 miles (482,000 km) And 500,000 miles (about 800,000 KM). But the factors that can impact this ability are many and here are a few:

• As I mentioned above the first factor is the frequency of driving and the more you drive, the more you charge and the battery will wear out over time. Also be aware that driving on the highway impacts the battery more than driving in town.
• The climate in your area also plays an important role and extreme temperatures can affect the life of a Tesla battery or any battery. If you live in an area with a warm climate, think a thousand times before buying an electric car in general.
• Yet another very important thing to know is the charging habit i.e. how you charge the battery and in this case to extend the battery life try avoid 100% recharges all the time and also avoid discharging the battery completely. This rapidly degrades battery capacity just like smartphones and laptop batteries.

Now you have an idea of ​​the factors impacting the battery and to optimize and extend its life try to follow these tips which summarize what we said earlier in this article:

• Drive your Tesla less and avoid highways, city driving is highly recommended in this case.
• Avoid extreme temperatures and park your Tesla car in a garage or in cool, dry places.
• Avoid letting the battery discharge completely, and if it is immobilized for long periods, charge it at least to 50%. In short, do not leave the car parked with a low or full battery for a long time.
• Avoid too frequent fast charges and prefer slow charges at home.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we have seen that the life of a Tesla battery depends on several factors related to the use and environment of the electric vehicle. We have also given some practical tips to optimize and extend this life. It therefore appears that buying a Tesla car is not only an ecological and economical choice, but also a sustainable choice which nevertheless requires some precautions. To go further, one could ask how car manufacturers will evolve battery technologies in the future to meet the growing needs of consumers in terms of autonomy and performance.