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Originally Posted by Logic
One of the plusses of replacing old batteries is said to be the perks of newer better more energy and power dense battery tech.
More range or less weight/ expense/ batteries.
Is that the case here?
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My understanding is I'm getting 2170 cell replacement. In 2019, there had been only one year of manufacturing experience. Now I'm getting about seven years of manufacturing experience and these replacement cells should be about as good as they will ever be.
Tesla is dropping manufacture of 2170 cells to concentrate on 4680s in their newer EVs. Tesla is not in the habit of retro-engineering older products ... they want to sell their latest hotness.
My thinking is another 6 years and 150,000 miles, I will be 81. The 2019 Model 3 at 12 years will be well beyond its expected life. I suspect that advances will give us better opportunities for an independent life
Bob Wilson