I've read a lot and searched but didn't find these answers, if anyone knows, or has a link to an appropriate thread I'd appreciate it!
First, what is the expected battery degradation over 8 years of ownership? IE if we are expecting 260-300 miles per charge in year 1, how much less should we expect in years 2-8?
How does the 8 year battery warranty cover this degradation? Is there an expected %age that is or isn't covered by the warranty? If I'm only getting 100 miles by year 3, would that be covered by warranty?
And lastly, after 8 years, what's it going to cost to put a whole new battery pack in this car? $20k? We'd hope battery prices would come way down, but who knows I guess. That would certainly kill 8 years of fuel savings. And really, really hurt resale!
I have my deposit down, but my brother-in-law apparently was told by Tesla (he may have misunderstood...) to expect 25% per year battery degradation. He immediately went out and bought a Lexus Hybrid after hearing that (and I can't blame him if that's true...). That would mean
Year 1 -- 300 miles range
Year 2 -- 225 miles range
Year 3 -- 168 miles range
Year 4 -- 126 miles range
Year 5 -- 94 miles range
Year 6 -- 70 miles range
Year 7 -- 52 miles range
Year 8 -- 39 miles range
I'm hoping and assuming this is way off, but would certainly like to hear clarification, and also just what the battery warranty covers.
Thanks!
Scott
First, what is the expected battery degradation over 8 years of ownership? IE if we are expecting 260-300 miles per charge in year 1, how much less should we expect in years 2-8?
How does the 8 year battery warranty cover this degradation? Is there an expected %age that is or isn't covered by the warranty? If I'm only getting 100 miles by year 3, would that be covered by warranty?
And lastly, after 8 years, what's it going to cost to put a whole new battery pack in this car? $20k? We'd hope battery prices would come way down, but who knows I guess. That would certainly kill 8 years of fuel savings. And really, really hurt resale!
I have my deposit down, but my brother-in-law apparently was told by Tesla (he may have misunderstood...) to expect 25% per year battery degradation. He immediately went out and bought a Lexus Hybrid after hearing that (and I can't blame him if that's true...). That would mean
Year 1 -- 300 miles range
Year 2 -- 225 miles range
Year 3 -- 168 miles range
Year 4 -- 126 miles range
Year 5 -- 94 miles range
Year 6 -- 70 miles range
Year 7 -- 52 miles range
Year 8 -- 39 miles range
I'm hoping and assuming this is way off, but would certainly like to hear clarification, and also just what the battery warranty covers.
Thanks!
Scott