A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus in Western Australia has reached an impressive 254,619 miles (409,770 km) on its original battery and motor — an achievement that underscores Tesla’s reputation for EV longevity (via EV Central).
Used for Uber ridesharing, the rear-wheel-drive sedan’s 60 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery shows a calculated State of Health between 88 and 90 percent, according to the EV specialists at Port Kennedy’s EV Workz. The vehicle was recently in the shop for a judder diagnosis, where its Battery Management System data was analyzed and later shared on Facebook by EV Workz’s Edi Gutmanis. The post quickly went viral among EV enthusiasts.
Image: EV Workz’s Edi Gutmanis
“We expect this sort of longevity with EV batteries, but we’ve not seen any driven this distance,” said Gutmanis, noting that most Model 3s are driven far less each year. Despite 29% of this Model 3’s charging sessions being DC fast charging, it only lost 10-12% of its maximum range — remarkably low given the mileage. The owner saved an estimated $24,000+ USD in fuel costs compared to a similar gas-powered car, with even more savings when factoring in the reduced maintenance EVs require.
While some high-mileage EVs exist — like a German Tesla Model S nearing 1.25 million miles (2 million km) on multiple battery and motor replacements — this Model 3’s ability to maintain its original components makes it a standout.
The milestone comes as Tesla recently launched the Model 3+ in China, its longest-range Model 3 yet at 830 km on the CLTC cycle. In the U.S., Model 3 delivery estimates in many states have stretched into several weeks as buyers rush to secure the $7,500 federal EV rebate before it expires on September 30, 2025.
