A new study found that Tesla beats other car brands in terms of vehicle life and mileage. The research was published in Nature, based on UK vehicle inspection data.
Key Findings
- Tesla’s electric cars can drive 204,000 miles over their lifetime
- This is far beyond the 124,000-mile average for electric vehicles
- Tesla cars have an estimated lifespan of 20.3 years
Researchers noted:
“The best-performing electric car manufacturer is Tesla, while Skoda and Audi lead for diesel and gasoline-powered cars, respectively.”
Other Car Brands
- Skoda’s diesel cars can drive 181,000 miles in 17.7 years
- Audi’s gas cars can drive 143,000 miles in 20.9 years
Electric Vehicle Progress
- Electric vehicles now last 18.4 years
- Gas cars last 18.7 years
- Diesel cars last 16.8 years
Early electric cars weren’t reliable. But new technology has changed that. Tesla shows how far electric vehicles have come.
Battery Technology
- Tesla expects its car batteries to outlast the vehicles
- Nissan reports that almost all batteries from the past 12 years are still working
The study highlights how electric vehicles are catching up to – and sometimes surpassing – traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.
Tesla’s performance stands out as a prime example of technological advancement in the automotive industry.
The Study:
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