Battery life for the Tesla Model 3: what can we expect?

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There is a 300,000-mile (or 500,000-kilometer) range limit on the Tesla Model 3 due to the battery's durability.

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However, several owners claim to have achieved substantially longer life depending on their driving

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and maintenance habits. Under ideal conditions, the battery in a Tesla Model 3 can go between 150,000

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which is more than adequate range for the vast majority of trips. If the car is well-maintained

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and serviced in accordance with Tesla's instructions,

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Tesla Model 3 batteries are built to deliver stable, long-term performance,

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and the car itself is still a top pick for anyone in the market for a dependable daily driver.

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