Tesla electric cars have been a popular choice for eco-friendly people who can afford one. Elon Musk is always working to improve these cars’ battery technology to make them an even more popular choice for drivers. In 2020, he announced that they would start utilizing the latest battery technology, which significantly improves the electric car industry.

However, even with the current technology, these cars are still great options. By reading on, you can learn more about the current Tesla battery technology and the future of this technology.

Tesla Gen 3 Wall Charger and Connector

How Long Does It Take to Charge a Tesla?

A common question that people have is how long does it take to charge a Tesla. The short answer is that it depends. There are other factors to consider, including the car and what power supply you are connected to. The Model S comes in various models, each with its own battery capacity and power, with the charging speed depending on the model. The charging time can take between 6 and 12 hours to charge on average. 

For example, it can take many models 1 hour to charge a battery from 40% to 80% if you have a 220V system. From there, it could then take another 2 hours to charge fully.

Tesla Charge Time by Model

This is a quick look at the different charge times for a few of the different Tesla models

  • Model 3 2019 Performance Long Range: 28 hours 
  • Model 3 2019 Standard Rage: 22 hours
  • Model S 2019 Long Range: 53 hours
  • Model S 2019 Performance: 49 hours
  • Model X 2019 Long Range: 65 hours
  • Model X 2019 Performance: 61 hours
  • Model Y RWD: 43 hours
  • Model Y Dual Motor: 40 hours

The wall connector from Tesla can be an excellent investment to ensuring that you can plug your car in at the end of the day and have it charged for use the next day. It’s recommended that when you invest in this item that you install it with a circuit breaker that works with the onboard charger capabilities of your Tesla. 

 

How Long Does a Tesla Battery Last?

When you spend as much money as you do for a Tesla, you want to make sure that you are getting a reliable car to count on for the foreseeable future. That’s why you need to know how long the Tesla battery will last. The current batteries are estimated to last between 300,000 and 500,000 miles. The rumor is that Tesla is working on an even better battery that can last for double the miles. These are just the estimated longevity of the batteries. It’s still very possible to drive around even with a battery after this 500,000, though it will likely hold less of a charge per mile.

The great thing about these batteries is that they are very reliable, with a slight degradation of 10% after 160,000 miles. Every time you charge these batteries, it can reduce the battery’s lifespan and impact its ability to hold its charge after going from 0% battery to 100% daily. Fortunately, this doesn’t commonly happen since you’ll rarely drive 300 or more miles every single day. 

Replacement Cost

You do have the option of buying a new battery for your car if your battery has exceeded this 500,000-mile lifespan. If you do purchase one, it can cost you between $5,000 and $7,000. As long as your car is in working condition, purchasing a battery is a simple fix to keep your car for longer.

Warranty

The good news is that there is a great warranty for all Tesla batteries if your battery has issues or breaks down for whatever reason. The battery warranties do vary for each of the car models, as seen here:

  • Model 3: 8 years or up to 120,000 miles
  • Model S: 8 years or up to 150,000 miles
  • Model X: 8 years or up to 150,000 miles
  • Model Y: 8 years or up to 120,000 miles

This warranty shows you that Tesla is confident in their brand and trust that their batteries will last you for as long as you have your car.

 

The Future of Tesla Battery Technology

Tesla vehicles have come a long way. The car’s early complaints not being affordable for the middle-class workers or that the batteries just don’t last inspired great changes in these cars since 2015. However, this wasn’t enough for Elon Musk, who wanted to make these cars even better.

Tabless Design Tesla Battery

Tabless Design

In 2020, Musk announced that Tesla would start internally producing the batteries for their cars, something that can actually save money. This new battery cell will feature a “tabless design,” something they say could provide 5x the energy with 16% more range and 6x the power than their old batteries. The brand currently relies on batteries that are sourced from Panasonic. 

The tabless design can not only potentially make these batteries less expensive (around 56% cheaper) to produce, but it could also help make production more efficient. They have already started working on producing these new batteries at their 10 gigawatt-hour production facility. This is only the start of what Elon Musk hopes to accomplish with his batteries in the future.

Tesla is a leader in electric cars for a reason, and this new tabless designed battery could make a significant difference in these car owners.

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