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This is misleading.

Author: Shadow_of_the_Dome (4620 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 11:22 am on Aug 26, 2022

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Yes. The battery technology used by the Chevy Bolt (and Nissan Leaf) is notoriously bad, and so is their battery temperature control systems.

Tesla’s full coverage battery warranty is 120,000 miles. Rivian’s is 175,000 miles. The Ford warranty is 100,000 miles.

The expected life of the current Tesla battery is 500,000 miles to retain at least 70% capacity. Expected to have a useful life of 1,000,000 miles.

These battery packs in Teslas don’t just “die”—they are composed of thousands of smaller cells. If some cells fail, battery capacity is reduced, but seldom do you need to replace the pack.

Yes, you can take the “worst in class” Chevy Volt example, and it looks bad. But this is not the main use case.

Personally, I’ve had a Tesla Model 3 for almost 3 years now. Since I’m in my 60s, I anticipate I will die before my battery does.

Replies to: "This is misleading."

Fixing your electric car-from a friend of friend who just had estimate. Batteries lasts @100k miles [LINK] [IMAGE] - BaronVonZemo - 9:30am 8/26/22 (23) [View All]
- Not sure when, or if, you'll do some honest research on a topic, but for the benefit of others, [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 11:42am 8/26/22
- This is misleading. - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 11:22am 8/26/22
  - . [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 4:34pm 8/26/22
  - Hmm...Tesla battery doesn't die. Is that the reason why Tesla battery-caused fire doesn't die - Eli - 12:08pm 8/26/22
    - Good thing they are so rare! (Much lower rate when than gasoline cars in accidents.) It does require - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 4:23pm 8/26/22
      - Another issue not mentioned yet is their resale value which would seem to be low…… - BaronVonZemo - 4:36pm 8/26/22
        Exactly the opposite. I could sell my 2019 for about 10% more than I paid for it 3 years ago. - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 5:37pm 8/26/22
        It’s only been 3 yrs. At the far more common 8yrs or so, you think so?…. - BaronVonZemo - 11:39am 8/27/22
        They are doing well but all used cars are getting premium $$ right now [NT] - WoodstockIrish - 7:30pm 8/27/22
        
        * [NT] - WoodstockIrish - 7:30pm 8/27/22
  - Just posting what the bill was.But it seems there are still big concerns-(I'm asking) - BaronVonZemo - 11:37am 8/26/22
    - Google “How do gasoline and electric vehicles compare” from the - TyroneIrish - 12:24pm 8/26/22
- Conversation at my house: - conorlarkin - 9:52am 8/26/22
  - We need clear answers as to what we're getting into-electricity cost/car cost/grid overload/repair/ - BaronVonZemo - 11:58am 8/26/22
  - If she drives less than 15,000 miles per year, the 120V outlet in your garage is sufficient. [NT] - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 11:25am 8/26/22
    - Re: If she drives less than 15,000 miles per year, the 120V outlet in your garage is sufficient. - IrishNC - 7:42am 8/27/22
      - Only charging while you sleep. No “waiting” - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 9:00am 8/27/22
- Sounds like these things are designed to be disposable [NT] - holybull101 - 9:47am 8/26/22
  - Motown has always emphasized disposabilty. It's a business model. - Curly1918 - 10:22am 8/26/22
    - . [NT] - Curly1918 - 10:25am 8/26/22
- That crazy. I just got a reconditioned one for my hybrid car after 165k miles. It was only 2k. [NT] - Protagonist - 9:36am 8/26/22
  - I'm guessing your carwas old enough to accept cheaper, reconditioned batteries. But this is the bill - BaronVonZemo - 11:00am 8/26/22
    - Yeah, 2008. I don’t plan on keeping it for longer than 3 years or 200k if I can get there. - Protagonist - 11:28am 8/26/22