Can a Tesla last 300,000 miles?
Tesla ceo elon musk says tesla batteries can hit 300,000 to 500,000 miles before replacement under ideal conditions, per a 2019 post on x. many owners chase 300,000 miles to prove electric vehicles (evs) match gas car stamina without endless mechanical headaches as adoption grows. This tesla exodus isn’t a new pattern. Rising tesla insurance rates have pushed drivers toward other evs, and a survey found that elon musk became a top reason drivers were getting rid of their teslas in 2023 — yet most of those drivers still chose to stay electric.
Are Teslas expensive to fix?
Most tesla owners spend relatively little on maintenance in the first 5–8 years, but unexpected collision or battery‑adjacent repairs can be significantly more expensive than on a comparable gas car. Planning for both is what keeps ownership stress‑free. Where a used tesla usually wins. If you can charge at home, drive at least a moderate amount each year, and keep the car for 5+ years, a well‑bought used tesla often beats both a gas car and a similarly priced new compact on total cost of ownership, especially as gas prices bounce around.