In 2003 when Fiat and GM introduced the 1.3 Multijet 16v they proudly boasted that the engine had an average life expectancy of 250,000 km. Now, 15 years later, it is curious to see Elon Musk's post on his beloved Twitter claiming that he is the driving force behind Tesla Model 3 it can withstand something like 1 million miles (about 1.6 million kilometers).
In the publication shared by Elon Musk there are several photographs of the engine-transmission group used in several test Tesla Model 3s that supposedly covered about 1.6 million kilometers and which appear to be in very good condition.
The truth is that this is not the first time that Tesla is mentioned reaching high mileages, and we've even talked to you about some of these cases.
In the publication, Elon Musk states that the Tesla are produced with high durability in mind, at least in terms of powertrain and battery. When it comes to achieving high mileage, electric cars even have an advantage, as they use a much smaller number of moving parts.
Model 3 engine & gearbox still in good condition after driving 1M miles. Designed for ultra high endurance. https://t.co/LVO2clQZ3V
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 15, 2018
High warranty is proof of trust
So far the Tesla have even withstood the test of time, with the brand's 100% electric vehicle models showing high reliability, and even the batteries have withstood well over the years, managing to maintain a high capacity to store electricity. .
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Proving the confidence that the brand has in its products are the guarantees that Tesla offers. Thus, the basic limited warranty is four years or 80,000 kilometers and covers general repairs to the vehicle in the event of a defect. Then there is the battery limited warranty, which lasts eight years or 200,000 kilometers in the case of 60 kWh batteries, whereas in the case of 70 kWh batteries or with greater capacity there is no kilometer limit, only the period of eight years to establish warranty limits.
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