By BARNELL ANDERSON The most immediate concern potential drivers have when it comes to the battery is how long it will last on a single charge, and fortunately, Tesla’s Model 3 battery should alleviate their worries. All Teslas get an average of 262 miles per charge, but the Model 3 Performance is particularly notable at 315 miles — and the long-range model jumps to 353 miles! Read Full Story Perhaps the biggest concern, however, is how long drivers can expect the battery on their Tesla Model 3 to remain in good health, as replacing them can be more expensive than the ones in gas-powered cars. Here again is good news: People should know that Tesla is building batteries to last, and most agree that these batteries will outlive the cars themselves. Read Full Story In April 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet that the Model 3 EV's “drive unit & body is designed like a commercial truck for a million mile life.” When looking at the battery specifically, he said the Model 3 battery modules “should last 300k to 500k miles” — that is, for 1,500 cycles, which could work out to between 21 and 35 years of operation. Read Full Story