A Tesla Model S 75D has reached 600,000 miles after eight years of ownership, with its owner reporting just one battery change and more than $65,000 in estimated fuel savings.
Tesla Model S Reaches 600,000 Miles
The Tesla Model S reached exactly 965,606 kilometers, or 600,000 miles, a few days ago. According to The Driven, owner Nigel Raynard reached the milestone after eight years with the sedan and has shared parts of his experience on X.
“Today, at just over eight years of ownership. Six hundred thousand miles,” Raynard said in his post. “Changed brake pads once. Upgraded to 90-kWh pack after [an] error at [414,247 miles]. Drives like new. Best car I’ve ever owned.”
The original battery pack lasted until 414,247 miles, although Raynard said charging had become very slow by that point. He then upgraded to a 90-kWh pack after an error occurred at that mileage.
Maintenance Included Just One Brake Pad Replacement
Other maintenance on the Tesla included a new air-conditioning system, suspension arms and struts. The front drive unit mounts and half shafts were also replaced recently.
One of the standout details is the car’s brake-pad history. Raynard says the pads have been replaced only once, highlighting the role of the vehicle’s regeneration system in reducing brake use.
Raynard’s 600,000 miles are equivalent to 24 trips around the world or 2.5 trips to the moon. According to the car’s log, he has saved $93,877 AUD in fuel, equivalent to just over $65,000.
Raynard says he operates a limousine service in a tourist town, which explains the unusually high mileage accumulated during the eight years of ownership.
Tesla Ranked 13th in High-Mileage Study
A recent study by iSeeCars ranked Toyota as the automaker whose vehicles had the best chance of reaching 250,000 miles and beyond. Tesla ranked 13th, ahead of Subaru, Infiniti, Kia and Hyundai.
The case of Raynard’s Model S involves meticulous maintenance and extensive long-distance driving. The article notes that EVs have fewer maintenance items to address as they age, while Tesla battery longevity analysis has shown that batteries can last between 300,000 and 500,000 miles.
Battery longevity can also be affected by maintenance routines, charging habits and temperature exposure.
Used EV Costs Extend Beyond the Battery
The experience of Raynard’s Model S also points to other potential maintenance concerns for buyers of older, high-mileage EVs. Failing sensors, the onboard charger and suspension components can add costs alongside battery-related concerns.
With a relatively fresh battery and no indication that he plans to sell the Tesla anytime soon, Raynard’s Model S may reach 1 million miles in the coming years. It would not be the first Model S to reach that milestone.
