✅ Confirmed
Model Y
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Tesla Model Y battery test shows slowdown in degradation rate
A Tesla Model Y Standard Range with a CATL LFP battery of 60 kWh showed an initial 8% degradation over two years, retaining 92% capacity at 55,000 km. After an additional year and 25,000 km, capacity dropped only 1% more to 91%. The owner, Tom Scheiter, reports mostly fast charging, suggesting LFP batteries handle fast charging well and that most degradation happens early. This case confirms patterns seen in long-term tests and provides relevant data on the non-linear degradation curve of Tesla’s LFP batteries.
- Model Y Standard Range with CATL LFP 60 kWh battery
- 8% degradation in two years, only 1% more in following year
- Mostly fast charged without significant battery damage
🔎 Why it matters: The battery test on this LFP Model Y at 80,000 km confirms degradation is non-linear and fast charging does not significantly reduce longevity.
📈 Upside: Confirms LFP batteries tolerate fast charging well and degradation stabilizes after initial wear.
📉 Risk: Not applicable.
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