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How long does a Tesla electric car battery really last?

I’ve been thinking about buying a Tesla to replace my old car, but I’m wondering how long I’ll be able to drive it before the battery needs to be replaced. How long does a Tesla electric car battery last?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Degradation of
electric car
batteries happens exponentially, so the average electric vehicle will need a replacement battery when it has lost 20% of its range.
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Tesla batteries last between 300,000 to 500,000 miles. If you’re driving 260 miles a week, that’s anywhere from 22 to 37 years. You can expect optimal performance from your battery for at least the first 100,000 to 150,000 miles.
Federal regulations also mandate that an electrical vehicle’s battery pack be covered for at least eight years or 100,000 miles under
warranty
, so you can have peace of mind when it comes to the lifespan of your EV.
For all the things that a warranty doesn’t cover, you’ll want a
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