How Long Can a Tesla EV Battery Hold Its Charge?

Tesla's electric vehicles (EVs) rely on lithium-ion batteries, which are common in most EVs today. These batteries are powerful and efficient, but they aren't perfect. They can lose charge even when the car isn't being used. This is called discharge. There are two main types of lithium-ion batteries. One type is used mostly in the U. S. and contains aluminum, cobalt, manganese, and nickel. The other type, popular in China, is made of lithium iron phosphate. Both types can lose charge over time. Tesla is open about how much their batteries discharge. According to the Tesla Model Y owner's manual, the battery can lose about 1% of its charge each day. This means it would take around 100 days for a fully charged Tesla Model Y to completely drain its battery. However, the discharge rate isn't always the same. It can change based on things like the weather and how the car is stored. So, the actual time it takes for the battery to drain can be different. It's important to note that this discharge rate is for when the car is not in use. When driving, the battery drains much faster. But when parked, the loss is slow. This is why it's a good idea to charge your EV regularly, even if you don't use it every day.