Since selling its first all-electric car in 2008, Tesla has had a solid track record in the electric vehicle industry. The automaker has come a long way since launching the Roadster, with Tesla accounting for more than 66 percent of electric vehicle registrations in the U.S. that year and through the second quarter of 2022, according to data compiled by Experian. That’s a remarkable feat considering competition from long-standing automakers such as BMW, Volvo and Audi, all of which make famous electric models. In addition to this achievement, many U.S. consumers are not ready to switch to all-electric vehicles, preferring to stay with affordable hybrids.
But for those who want to be fossil-free, Tesla’s cars have undoubtedly been achieved success. Owners and critics alike rave about the latest Tesla models—in fact, the Model X and Model Y are third and fourth, respectively, on U.S. News & World Report’s list of all-electric SUVs. The Model Y, in particular, was praised for its spacious interior, smooth ride, and long battery life.
A common concern for those who put off buying any EV – EV capacity and longevity Batteries – Often under scrutiny because no motorist wants to find themselves stuck on the road. However, you’ll find that Tesla vehicles not only drive a lot of miles on a full charge, they also last a lot longer than you might think.
Y battery is more than enough for long trips
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Many of us find ourselves on the road While waiting for someone with a gas tank to fill up our empty gas tank. Pushing your gas engine too far when the gauge reads “E” will do the trick. Just like trying your luck with these types of vehicles, if you don’t plan your trip carefully and need roadside assistance or an emergency charging solution, you’ll find yourself in a similar situation to an all-electric model.
Tesla Model Y comes with a long-range battery that will last you a full day on the open road most days. According to Tesla, if you’re driving a Performance Model Y, the car can travel an average of 303 miles on a full charge. If you’re considering the Long-Range Model Y, you can expect longer battery life, 330 miles on the same charge.
Once done, by charging the EV overnight, you will have a fully charged battery to start Your day, let’s say you have a home charger. If you’re running low on juice, you’ll find more than 35,000 Tesla Supercharger stations around the world, with about 1,400 of them in the US, according to the latest data from Scrape Hero. Plug your Model Y into one of these locations, and Tesla says on its website you can expect to get around 200 miles of range after 15 minutes of charging.
Y-type battery also has a very long life
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we know The Model Y can go many miles between full charges, but some consumers are concerned about how long the battery will last. Since the battery is the lifeblood of an all-electric vehicle, it’s an important part of having to prove itself to have a longevity — after all, consumers expect gasoline-powered cars’ engines to last a decade or more without any major issues. Why should we look at the dynamics behind electric vehicles differently?
Like other vehicles, Tesla covers the battery in the Model Y, and the warranty is included in Repair in case of failure. As explained on Tesla’s website, the automaker will provide an eight-year or 120,000-mile warranty on the batteries of the Model Y Long-Range and Performance variants, whichever comes first. This is the same battery warranty provided with the Model 3 EV.
Based on the currently available data for EV battery long life, the battery in Tesla electric vehicles The lifespan tends to be much longer than the warranty implies. On average, you can expect the Model Y (like the Model X) to have a battery of 300,000 to 500,000 miles before it needs to be replaced, excluding outliers. With an average of 20,000 miles driven per year, that means your Model Y can be on the road for between 15 and 25 years. That’s quite a bargain compared to the lifespan of EV’s gas-guzzling counterparts.
