Battery life of 2019 Tesla Model 3 Std Rng Plus

[bwilson4web]

Using recorded data of my 2019 Model 3 Standard Range Plus, here is the projected battery life to 70% capacity, the value that Tesla uses for a warranty battery replacement. I am beyond warranty so I will pay about $13,000 to replace it:

Expected_battery_life.jpg

• Six years, 150,000 miles on the original battery (2170 cells)
• Tesla battery test report 77%, 70% is Tesla threshold
• Replacement sometime in 2025, $13,000 estimate

I have always known the battery would age and this is well within my expectations. Other parts age too like front end suspension and steering parts. Some minor paint scratches and other odds and ends, the car still meets my requirements for an exceptionally efficient ride, ~$2.50/100 miles City and ~$7.00/100 miles Highway.

With six years of experience, I also know how to extend the next battery service life. Since I am 75 years old, it should be good until I am 82 or older. Looking forward to the future.

Bob Wilson

[redpoint5]

I should start charting my 1 year old Model Y. Started with 303 miles of range. The van gets more use since that's the family car, so not too many miles on the Tesla.

[bwilson4web]

I'm switching from TezLab to Tessie, one time charge of $250. The data for the chart came from a CSV dump from TezLab. It looks like Tessie has similar capabilities.

I've scheduled my battery replacement for Monday, May 5.

Bob Wilson

[Logic]

Originally Posted by bwilson4web

Using recorded data of my 2019 Model 3 Standard Range Plus, here is the projected battery life to 70% capacity, the value that Tesla uses for a warranty battery replacement. I am beyond warranty so I will pay about $13,000 to replace it:

Expected_battery_life.jpg

• Six years, 150,000 miles on the original battery (2170 cells)
• Tesla battery test report 77%, 70% is Tesla threshold
• Replacement sometime in 2025, $13,000 estimate

I have always known the battery would age and this is well within my expectations. Other parts age too like front end suspension and steering parts. Some minor paint scratches and other odds and ends, the car still meets my requirements for an exceptionally efficient ride, ~$2.50/100 miles City and ~$7.00/100 miles Highway.

With six years of experience, I also know how to extend the next battery service life. Since I am 75 years old, it should be good until I am 82 or older. Looking forward to the future.

Bob Wilson

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?

[bwilson4web]

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?

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

[Logic]

Originally Posted by bwilson4web

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

Not independant of the electricity grid..!

Unless you have a lot of solar and or wind
or an Aptera.