Tesla Batteries - LotusTalk

ADR3 · 10-12-2009, 07:40 AM

I tried to do a search and see if this was already covered here but didn't find anything. Sorry if this is old ground.

Does anyone know what the battery longevity is on the Tesla? I have been told by a custom electric car designer that the Li batteries need to be replaced every 3 years. A pack for the Tesla would be about $20,000.

Does anyone know the facts?

TheViper · 10-12-2009, 08:22 AM

The useful life of the Lithium -ion battery is dependent on many conditions before they reach the threshold of around 80% capacity where they may need to be replaced. These conditions are for example, the number of recharge cycles(cycle life), time (calendar life), temperature & humidity. I have seen as 5 years as being a typical lifespan, but of course this is highly variable.
Michael

smicker · 10-12-2009, 08:32 AM

Expected lifetime is about 100,000 miles or five years, after which 70-80% of charging capacity will remain.

--Paul

Hyper · 10-12-2009, 09:55 AM

As I understand in certain states like NY and CA the batteries are considered emissions control devices (at least for hybrid cars) which means that they must be covered by the manufacturer for at least 15 years/150,000 miles as a PZEV.

from 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid CA Emissions Warranty | The Official Site of the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid | FordVehicles.com

10-12-2009, 07:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
ADR3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 81	Tesla Batteries I tried to do a search and see if this was already covered here but didn't find anything. Sorry if this is old ground. Does anyone know what the battery longevity is on the Tesla? I have been told by a custom electric car designer that the Li batteries need to be replaced every 3 years. A pack for the Tesla would be about $20,000. Does anyone know the facts?

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smicker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 410 Images: 2	Expected lifetime is about 100,000 miles or five years, after which 70-80% of charging capacity will remain. --Paul __________________ 2008 Lotus Exige S240 2006 Lotus Elise RIP

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10-12-2009, 09:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hyper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 15	As I understand in certain states like NY and CA the batteries are considered emissions control devices (at least for hybrid cars) which means that they must be covered by the manufacturer for at least 15 years/150,000 miles as a PZEV. from 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid CA Emissions Warranty \| The Official Site of the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid \| FordVehicles.com

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