CleanTechnica•26 days ago
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range — 6-Year, 60,000-Mile Review
Key Takeaway
The long-term durability of EVs like the Tesla Model 3 provides valuable data for assessing battery technology reliability and projecting future electricity demand growth for grid planning.
AI Summary
- •A 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus has demonstrated 6 years and 60,000 miles of operation, providing data on EV durability and battery longevity.
- •The demonstrated long lifespan of EVs supports projections for sustained growth in electricity demand, requiring increased generation and grid infrastructure development.
- •Long-term performance data from EV batteries, even in consumer vehicles, contributes to the overall understanding of battery technology reliability for grid-scale storage and potential V2G applications.
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Article Content
We’ve had our 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) since August 2019. It feels like half that long, and I hope the car can go at least twice this long. I completely forgot about doing a 6-year review of the car until Fritz Hasler published his. Thanks, Fritz. ... [continued] The post Tesla Model 3 Standard Range — 6-Year, 60,000-Mile Review appeared first on CleanTechnica .