smkettner said:
Stoaty said:
Under what driving conditions? The EPA rates it at 265 miles when new, I believe.
spooka, you better find that warranty in writing.
Here is a link to Tesla Model S warranty
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/9578-Warranty-(esp-driving-through-floods!)
YOU WILL NOT FIND THIS INFO ON THE TESLA WEBSITE!
Here is the Battery Warranty Section. Degradation due to normal use is not included!
Battery Limited Warranty
Subject to the exclusions and limitations described in this New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the Battery Limited Warranty covers the repair or replacement necessary to correct defects in the materials or workmanship of the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery (“Battery”) manufactured or supplied by Tesla that occur under normal use for a period of 8 years or for the miles specified below for your vehicle’s Battery type, whichever comes first:
• 40 kWh - 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
• 60 kWh - 125,000 miles (200,000 km)
• 85 kWh - unlimited miles/km
The Battery, like all lithium-ion batteries, will experience gradual energy or power loss with time and use. Loss of Battery energy or power over time or due to or resulting from Battery usage, is NOT covered under this New Vehicle Limited Warranty. See your owner documentation for important information on how to maximize the life and capacity of the Battery.
Most assume Tesla would replace any battery pack with accelerated loss (unless they seriously abused the battery pack) to keep the customer happy. But assuming makes an ASSofUandME!
I encourage everyone to post their months of ownership, total miles and number of capacity bars info into their forum signature. And of course their location and VIN in their forum profile.