I remember reading of the Tesla motors being rated at something like 400k. Where is the data on these 70k mile failures? I’m not doubting, just curious and want to read it.

 

Just google it, a ton of info, here's some:

https://www.greencarreports.com/news...-data-suggests

Its one if the main contributing factors of the steep depreciation curve these cars have.

 

I thought the battery was rated for 400k not the engine.

 

2/3 of Tesla's earliest drive trains.

 

Remember the days when FCA trannies only went 60K?

 

Who made it to 60,000 miles? A lot of those minivans were lucky to make it to 40,000.

 

Article was written in 2015. Is that data still true of cars built 2016+ and on? I'd assume that data is available somewhere - I'm too lazy and not curious enough to look myself, just pointing out the age of the article relative to what I think are advancements in the tech over the years.

 

Yeah I was typing on my phone so was too lazy to past more links, but there's a good amount.

The earlier cars are plagued with DU issues apparently, which seems to be remedied in later years despite owners still reporting DU failures. I wasnt aware that none of the Tesla vehicles are recommended by Consumer Reports, which is far from the end all be all of automotive evaluation, but still something to consider.

Anecdotally, having worked around them for a long time, I witnessed alot of the issues those cars had, but to date I thought that the battery and motor were a solved problem. Then I had a discussion with a buddy of mine since we were spit balling about DDs and he brought me up to speed on the motor failures. I passively looked into it since I'm already a Tesla skeptic and have no immediate desire to research one, but quickly learned that yeah, they're having regular issues.

I have yet to hear about a Prius electric motor failing (I know they probably do) and granted that they dont do the work or have the output of a tesla motor, I thought that this was essentially a solved problem, but apparently not.

But if not for the DU failures, I'm still weary about Tesla in general, their build quality has always been suspect, the logistical challenges are concerning, like having a 3 month down time for a parking lot fender bender, etc.

 

I test drove one of these back in January, and came away similarly impressed. Every bit as fast as the Tesla P100D. But with far better looks, feel, fit, and finish. Honestly, the best compliment I can give is that it simply feels like a Porsche from the driver's seat. The seats, the wheel, the steering, the handling. It hides its weight better than I expected, and handles FAR better than expected. The thrust is otherworldly. My immediate thought was - this is the future of automobiles. But I still drove home the 2019 S Cabrio I was there to see - the pops and burbles it makes in sport mode with the exhaust valves open are something no electric can ever match. That said, I would be perfectly happy with one of these in the garage, if I was willing to own multiple $100k+ cars at the same time. Perhaps in time, if prices come down. Or, maybe if I accidentally become fabulously wealthy...

 

From my experience/research, the battery will fail before the motor and that's after multiple 100k miles. The failure is usually just a cell or two, but the pack is non-serviceable by the dealer.