# Tesla electric vehicle long-term durability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tesla-electric-vehicle-long-term-durability
> Updated: 2026-09-28T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Reports have emerged regarding the long-term durability and performance of high-mileage Tesla electric vehicles used in commercial capacities.

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range used as a taxi reached 250,000 miles while maintaining its original battery and motors. The battery retains approximately 84% capacity, and the vehicle has required only minor part replacements, such as an exterior speaker.

In a separate instance, a Tesla Model S 75D used for a limousine service in Australia surpassed 600,000 miles over eight years. This vehicle required one battery replacement under warranty at approximately 414,000 miles, which was swapped for a 90-kWh pack. The owner reported that the car still ‘drives like new’ despite needing some suspension and air-conditioning repairs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Tesla Model S reaches 600,000 miles with minimal maintenance

A Tesla Model S owner in Australia has reached 600,000 miles after eight years of limousine service, requiring only one battery replacement and minimal brake maintenance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tesla-model-s-reaches-600000-miles-with-minimal-maintenance

### 2026-09-12: Tesla Model 3 reaches 250,000 miles on original battery

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 has reached 250,000 miles on its original battery and motors, requiring only one minor part replacement and regular maintenance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tesla-model-3-reaches-250000-miles-on-original-battery

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