Burg
Elio Aficionado
Current degradation trends on Tesla's packs places the expectation of losing 20% capacity (that is battery capacity down to 80%) at around 400-500k miles.
https://insideevs.com/200000-miles-tesla-model-s-experienced-6-battery-degradation/
Yes, My issue is that 90 percent of my driving will be at highway speeds, 55 to 70mph continuous. That draw may age the pack quicker for me than the average commuter. By how much remains to be be seen. Probably not that much actually. Anyway, Im more concerned about the power controller and motors and such than the batteries at this point. Battery tech will be better come time to swap them out for sure. Thats just it about the Tesla, the idea of the EV is only getting better in leaps and the concept of the ICE is slowly getting worse.
As a side note, My other concern is that I sometimes get a short turn around so they suggested a higher current charger for the home. That would run me an additional 1 to 2K. Again, not a biggie. What kills me is there is a Tesla fast charging station 32 miles from my house. Thats a 64 mile trip. Dang! Though its right in front of a grocery store. Hmmmm