A recent study has determined that even a very high mileage Tesla Model S on its original battery can perform well as a legitimate road tripping machine.
This was demonstrated in a recent test from Out of Spec Testing involving a 2019 Tesla Model S Standard Range.
The vehicle:
For its test, the Out of Spec team used a 2019 Tesla Model S Standard Range, which was still equipped with its original 75 kWh battery. At its time of release, the Model S Standard Range had an EPA range rating of 285 miles per charge.While the Model S Standard Range that was used in the test was only six years old, the all-electric sedan has racked up over 250,000 miles.This was one of the reasons why the vehicle was acquired for less than $10,000 with incentives and FSD.
The test:
Similar to its other range tests, the Out of Spec team opted to run the 250,000-mile Model S Standard Range from full charge to zero at 70 mph on the highway.The conditions of the test did not seem very ideal for an electric vehicle, especially one that has racked up a quarter of a million miles in six years.As per Out of Spec team member Ryan Kassel, 20 mph winds were abounding during the day, and temperatures ranged from the 40s to the 50s.
My friends bought a 250,000mi Model S *Raven* for $9,000 and it included FSD!
Videos coming on this insane deal and how well the car has held up@RyanKassel ran it in the range, charging, and 10% challenge tests yesterday ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/XDu23MzU7U
— Kyle Conner (@itskyleconner) February 6, 2025
The results:
Despite these subpar conditions, the 2019 Model S Standard Range was able to travel 203 miles at 70 mph before the Out of Spec team called the test.As per the Out of Spec team, the Model S Standard Range consumed 57.8 kWh of its battery during the test.The Model S Standard Range actually proved very efficient, doing 3.6 miles per kWh. This is pretty impressive and close to the new Model 3 Performance, which did 3.8 miles per kWh during the team’s 70 mph range test.
Tesla longevity:
A recent study published in Nature has stated that Tesla’s vehicles lead the industry and mileage.As per the study, Tesla’s electric vehicles are expected to cover an average of 204,000 miles over their lifetime, surpassing all other brands regardless of powertrain.Electric vehicles in the study had an average estimated mileage of 124,000 miles. Tesla’s electric vehicles have an estimated lifespan of 20.3 years based on the study’s calculations.
Check out Out of Spec Testing‘s 70 mph range test on its 250,000-mile 2019 Tesla Model S Standard Range in the video below.
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