100K MI TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE BATTERY DEGRADATION & 70-MPH HIGHWAY RANGE TEST

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This video meticulously details a 100,000-mile battery degradation and range test on a Tesla Model 3 Performance. The reviewer emphasizes that true degradation testing requires driving from 100% to 0% state of charge, rather than relying solely on BMS data. Despite a history of frequent DC fast charging and track use, the Model 3 Performance exhibited an impressive 11-12% battery capacity loss over 106,000 miles. The 70-mph highway range test yielded approximately 230 miles, which the reviewer found to be more than expected. The reviewer highlights the significant impact of external factors like wind on range, noting a substantial efficiency gain with a tailwind and a corresponding decrease with a headwind. Overall, the vehicle is deemed to have held up remarkably well, with the reviewer expressing satisfaction with its performance and longevity.