Tesla leads in vehicle longevity and mileage, study finds

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Tesla has emerged as the leader in vehicle lifespan and mileage among various car brands and fuel types, as per a recent study.

The research, which was published in Nature, was based on vehicle inspection data from the UK.

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As per the study, Tesla’s electric vehicles are expected to cover an average of 340,000 kilometers (211,266 miles) over their lifetime, surpassing all other brands regardless of powertrain, as noted in a report from Allt Om Elbil.
This significantly outpaces the average for electric cars, which stood at 200,000 kilometers (124,274 miles).
Tesla’s electric vehicles have an estimated lifespan of 20.3 years based on the study’s calculations.

While Tesla led the study’s overall rankings, Skoda topped the diesel category with an expected lifetime mileage of 292,000 kilometers (181,440 miles) over 17.7 years.
Audi led gasoline cars with an estimated lifetime mileage of 230,000 kilometers (142,915 miles) over 20.9 years.
The study revealed that electric vehicles, in general, are catching up to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Electric cars now have an average lifespan of 18.4 years, which is close to gasoline cars at 18.7 years. Diesel cars, on the other hand, are listed with an average lifespan of 16.3 years.

Early electric cars lagged in reliability compared to ICE vehicles, but technological advancements have closed the gap.
Tesla’s performance exemplifies this, showcasing how newer EV models can achieve superior longevity and mileage.
The battery of electric vehicles, once considered a weakness of EVs, has matured by a considerable degree.
Tesla, for one, expects its cars’ batteries to outlast the vehicle.
Nissan has also noted that almost all of the batteries it has produced in the last 12 years are still operational.

A copy of the study can be viewed below.

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