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Tesla: Battery Capacity Degradation Averages 12% After 200,000 Miles

Tesla: Battery Capacity Degradation Averages 12% After 200,000 Miles

The performance of newer chemistries will be revealed once there will be more data.

By Mark Kane Apr 25 2023

12:01 Battery Tech

Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation Test: 8% Down In 3-Years/102k Miles

Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation Test: 8% Down In 3-Years/102k Miles

It's a pretty good result, considering the mileage.

By Mark Kane Jun 20 2022

11:01 Battery Tech

Watch This VW e-Golf Battery Degradation Test After 6-Years/30k Miles

Watch This VW e-Golf Battery Degradation Test After 6-Years/30k Miles

The estimated range and battery capacity drop is less than 7%.

By Mark Kane May 3 2022

13:21 Battery Tech

Watch Kia Soul EV Battery Degradation Test After 7-Years/60k Miles

Watch Kia Soul EV Battery Degradation Test After 7-Years/60k Miles

It's the first generation of the car, which appears to suffer from substantial range reduction.

By Mark Kane Apr 19 2022

38:16 Range Test

Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation At 100K Miles, Highway Range Test

Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation At 100K Miles, Highway Range Test

As promised, here's how much a Model 3 Performance's battery has degraded after 100,000 miles. How much range will it have left?

By Steven Loveday Mar 14 2022

Volkswagen Confirms 8% Battery Capacity Degradation In This ID.3

Volkswagen Confirms 8% Battery Capacity Degradation In This ID.3

8% after 14 months and over 25,000 km (16,000 miles).

By Mark Kane Nov 16 2021

Range / Efficiency

Volkswagen ID.3 Battery Degradation After 1 Year Appears High

Volkswagen ID.3 Battery Degradation After 1 Year Appears High

The earliest cars have had about one year in customers' hands.

By Mark Kane Sep 18 2021

Toyota bZ4X Battery To Retain 90% Capacity After 10 Years

Toyota bZ4X Battery To Retain 90% Capacity After 10 Years

That's the target set by the manufacturer.

By Mark Kane Sep 9 2021

Bjørn Nyland Checks Old 2013 Tesla Model S Battery Degradation

Bjørn Nyland Checks Old 2013 Tesla Model S Battery Degradation

The results are pretty good for the time and mileage, compared to new.

By Mark Kane Sep 5 2021

Tesla: Battery Capacity Retention Averages 90% After 200,000 Miles

Tesla: Battery Capacity Retention Averages 90% After 200,000 Miles

Tesla: our battery packs are designed to outlast the vehicle.

By Mark Kane Aug 11 2021

Bjorn Nyland Tests 2019 Tesla Model 3 LR Battery Degradation

Bjorn Nyland Tests 2019 Tesla Model 3 LR Battery Degradation

The car was charged mostly using AC so we can see how it compares to Bjorn's former Model 3 car, charged mostly with DC.

By Mark Kane Apr 15 2021

Bjorn Nyland Tests Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation After 80,000 km

Bjorn Nyland Tests Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation After 80,000 km

The usable battery capacity seems about 8% lower now.

By Mark Kane Feb 7 2021

Check Out This Official Tesla Model S/X Battery Capacity Degradation Chart

Check Out This Official Tesla Model S/X Battery Capacity Degradation Chart

Most of the Model S/X cars did not experience significant battery capacity degradation even at high mileage.

By Mark Kane Jun 20 2020

Here Are The Best And Worst Electric Cars In Terms Of Battery Degradation

Here Are The Best And Worst Electric Cars In Terms Of Battery Degradation

The numbers come from Select Car Leasing and Geotab.

By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo Jun 16 2020

09:48 Battery Tech

Revealed: Tesla Model S Battery Health At 146,000 Miles

Revealed: Tesla Model S Battery Health At 146,000 Miles

If possible battery degradation is keeping you from buying a Tesla, watch this!

By Tom Moloughney Mar 24 2020

Tesloop Explains Various Causes For Tesla Battery Degradation

Tesloop Explains Various Causes For Tesla Battery Degradation

Some reasons can be avoided, others can be a surprise.

By Mark Kane Apr 22 2019

My Chevy Bolt Is On Third Battery Pack: Here's Why

My Chevy Bolt Is On Third Battery Pack: Here's Why

Nearly 43,000 Chevy Bolt electric cars have been sold in the US. Only one of those Bolts had its battery pack die twice. Who is that unlucky Bolt driver? It's me.

By Bradley Berman Feb 6 2019

This Tesla Model X 90D Covered 350,000 Miles On Original Battery

This Tesla Model X 90D Covered 350,000 Miles On Original Battery

Tesloop recently shared its experience with the highest mileage Tesla with the original battery in the fleet. This Model X is still going strong with little battery degradation.

By Mark Kane Jan 28 2019

UPDATE: Mary Barra Says GM Has Never Replaced A Volt Or Bolt Battery

UPDATE: Mary Barra Says GM Has Never Replaced A Volt Or Bolt Battery

Mary Barra spoke about plant closures, EVs, autonomous vehicles and rapid industry change at the Automotive News World Congress.

By Wade Malone Jan 18 2019

3 Ways To Ruin Your Tesla Battery, Plus What It Costs To Replace It

3 Ways To Ruin Your Tesla Battery, Plus What It Costs To Replace It

What caused this Tesla battery to need replacing? How can you avoid this problem and what will it cost if it's already unavoidable?

By Steven Loveday Aug 27 2018

UPDATE - Nissan Has Software Fix For 2016-17 LEAF 30-kWh Battery Reporting Issues

UPDATE - Nissan Has Software Fix For 2016-17 LEAF 30-kWh Battery Reporting Issues

Nissan released a statement today on a fix for 2016 and 2017 LEAF battery electric cars that are experiencing indications that their vehicles’ 30 kWh batteries were losing range and capacity at an accelerated rate.

By Gary Lieber Jun 14 2018

Nissan LEAF 30-kWh Battery Degrades More Rapidly Than 24-kWh Pack

Nissan LEAF 30-kWh Battery Degrades More Rapidly Than 24-kWh Pack

Analysis of 1382 measures of battery State of Health from 283 Nissan LEAFS has detected a faster rate of decline for 30 kWh variants.

By Eric Loveday Mar 27 2018

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