[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fL8beziIzfktcHKdQQXgurBqVVZ8wnsC5HhUjbSiWjss":3},{"success":4,"post":5,"related":28},true,{"id":6,"slug":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"content":10,"category":11,"author":12,"authorRole":13,"image":14,"tags":15,"sourceUrl":21,"sourceTitle":22,"readTime":23,"views":24,"published":4,"featured":25,"metaDescription":9,"metaKeywords":26,"createdAt":27,"updatedAt":27,"publishedAt":27},"od7nfamsc3fndnr1rl7yomxz","this-2023-tesla-model-3-has-the-durable-battery-it-still-deg-mr8k55ad","This 2023 Tesla Model 3 Has The 'Durable' Battery. It Still Degra","Home Tesla Model 3 News This 2023 Tesla Model 3 Has The 'Durable' Battery. It Still Degraded Its LFP pack had 90% health at 26,000 miles. That’s not a...","\n    \u003Cp>Home Tesla Model 3 News This 2023 Tesla Model 3 Has The 'Durable' Battery\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>What's Happening\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>It Still Degraded Its LFP pack had 90% health at 26,000 miles.  That’s not a disaster, but it’s worse than the chemistry’s reputation suggests.  Photo by: Branden Flasch / YouTube Andrei Nedelea By : Andrei Nedelea Jul 5, at 11:59am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment A rented 2023 Model 3 with Tesla’s LFP battery still showed notable degradation.  Tesla’s built-in battery test returned a worse result than the Tessie app estimate.\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>Why This Matters for EV Owners\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cul>\n      \u003Cli>LFP packs can withstand more than NMC packs, but rental use, tropical heat, and charging habits still matter\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is often sold as the electric vehicle battery chemistry you can charge to 100% without worry\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>However, this 2023 Tesla Model 3 showed more degradation than expected at under 26,000 miles\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>YouTuber Branden Flasch tested the battery health of a rented 2023 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive in Maui, Hawaii, and the result was lower than expected\u003C/li>\n    \u003C/ul>\n\n    \u003Ch2>The Bigger Picture\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>For a three-year-old LFP car with that mileage, the Tessie app estimated that it had 92. 27% of its original capacity remaining after 253 charge-discharge cycles.  That percentage turned out to be optimistic after Branden had the car run its built-in battery health test, which requires the car to be plugged in overnight so that it can discharge its battery to near empty and then charge it back up to full, giving an accurate picture of its full capacity and whether there’s an imbalance between the cells.  The test indicated that the car had 90% battery health and a usable capacity of 55.  That’s pretty low for its age, which suggests its life as a rental accelerated its battery degradation.\u003C/p>\n\n    \n      \u003Ch2>EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>Among these models, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range leads in efficiency at 14.4 kWh/100km, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range offers the longest range at 602 km WLTP.\u003C/p>\n      \u003Ctable>\n        \u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Model\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Battery\u003C/th>\u003Cth>WLTP Range\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Efficiency\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003C/thead>\n        \u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model 3 Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>602 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>14.4 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model Y Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>533 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16.9 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\n      \u003C/table>\n      \u003Cp>\u003Cem>Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n    \n\n      \u003Ch2>What This Means for Your Wallet\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>Based on current European charging rates, DC fast charging costs between \u003Cstrong>€0.30-0.65 per kWh\u003C/strong> depending on the network and country. This translates to roughly \u003Cstrong>40-60% savings\u003C/strong> compared to equivalent petrol costs. A typical fast-charging session takes \u003Cstrong>20-45 min (10-80% DC fast)\u003C/strong> — enough time for a coffee break on a long trip.\u003C/p>\n    \n\n      \u003Ch2>Real-World Range Considerations\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>EVRoutes' route calculations account for real-world conditions. In winter, expect \u003Cstrong>15-30% range reduction\u003C/strong> due to battery chemistry and cabin heating. \u003Cstrong>Pro tip:\u003C/strong> Pre-conditioning the battery before DC fast charging can improve charging speeds by up to 30% in cold weather.\u003C/p>\n    \n\n    \u003Ch2>What to Watch Next\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>Rental cars are often charged to 100% and see a lot of fast charging .  This car lived its life in Maui, where the most common public fast charger is still the 50-kilowatt, but there is a 12-stall Tesla Supercharger that can max out the Model 3’s charging capabilities, and it could have been regularly charged there.  The car’s actual history is unknown, and Maui is also a very specific use case.  It could also have been used for very short trips, left out for prolonged periods, and braved the island’s tropical climate.\u003C/p>\n  ","Review","EVRoutes Team","EV Industry Analyst","",[16,17,18,19,20],"Tesla","BYD","Battery Technology","EV Charging","Range","https://insideevs.com/news/800649/model-3-island-maui-battery/","Web",4,1,false,"Tesla, BYD, Battery Technology, EV Charging, Range","2026-07-06T01:44:55.000Z",[29,36,41],{"slug":30,"title":31,"excerpt":32,"image":33,"category":11,"readTime":34,"publishedAt":35},"2026-nissan-leaf-3rd-generation-a-subcompact-crossover-ev-mfha2f3p","2026 Nissan Leaf 3rd Generation: A Subcompact Crossover EV","Nissan's third-generation Leaf breaks away from its hatchback roots with a bold new subcompact crossover design, offering an engaging driving experience and cutting-edge tech. Learn more in our first drive impressions.",null,2,"2025-09-12T18:56:17.000Z",{"slug":37,"title":38,"excerpt":39,"image":33,"category":11,"readTime":34,"publishedAt":40},"chevy-equinox-ev-the-top-value-electric-suv-of-2025-mfptkxl7","Chevy Equinox EV: The Top Value Electric SUV of 2025?","The Chevy Equinox EV offers an impressive range, advanced tech, and an affordable price, making it a strong contender for the best value electric SUV of 2025.","2025-09-18T19:44:00.000Z",{"slug":42,"title":43,"excerpt":44,"image":33,"category":11,"readTime":34,"publishedAt":45},"2026-nissan-leaf-unveiled-a-comprehensive-review-of-the-rede-mfqio6rx","2026 Nissan LEAF Unveiled: A Comprehensive Review of the Redesigned Electric Icon","Delve into the reimagined 2026 Nissan LEAF, as we share our firsthand driving experience and discuss the vehicle's innovative features and improvements.","2025-09-19T03:50:10.000Z"]