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Tesla Model 3 Battery Health Calculator

Calculate your Model 3's remaining battery capacity and compare it against real-world fleet degradation data for NMC and LFP variants.

Your readings

  1. 1

    From the on-screen energy app — a recent average is fine.

  2. 2

    The range your car is estimating right now.

  3. 3

    The battery percentage shown on the display.

Your vehicle

kWhNickel
mi

Battery health

ExampleNickel
98%state of health

70.6 kWh usable of 72 kWh when new · 1.9% capacity lost

70.6 kWh now72 kWh when new

Better than average — about 6.1% above the typical Model 3 at 45,000 mi.

Battery degradation curve

Model 3 fleet average (nickel)

70%75%80%85%90%95%100%050k100k150k200kMileage (miles)Warranty minimum (70%)You

45,000 mi

92.0%

Your battery

98.1%

Above average

↑ 6.1%

Projected capacity

50,000 mi

97.6%

~0.4 yr

100,000 mi

94.1%

~4.6 yr

150,000 mi

91.6%

~8.8 yr

Expected degradationYour forecastWarranty thresholdAggregated owner-reported data · Recurrent · Tessie · InsideEVs

These curves are aggregated, owner-reported degradation data — not official Tesla figures. Your own result above is the number that matters.

Model 3 battery degradation — what to expect

~85%

NMC fleet average at 100,000 mi

Based on real-world fleet data across thousands of Model 3 Long Range and Performance vehicles.

~95%

LFP fleet average at 100,000 mi

LFP chemistry is exceptionally stable. Model 3 Standard Range variants hold capacity significantly better than NMC trims.

8 yr / 100–120k mi

Warranty period

Standard Range: 8 years or 100,000 miles. Long Range and Performance: 8 years or 120,000 miles. Minimum 70% retention.

The Model 3 shows a wider range of degradation than older models because of two very different chemistries. NMC variants (Long Range, Performance) degrade faster than LFP Standard Range versions — but both are well within normal bounds at 100,000 miles. Fleet data shows the LFP Model 3 as one of the most stable EV batteries available.

Model 3 battery chemistry

NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt)

Trims: Long Range RWD, Long Range AWD, Performance

Long Range & Performance

Charging tip

Set your daily charge limit to 80–90%. Avoid frequent Supercharging if range allows.

LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)

Trims: Model 3 RWD (Standard Range, 2020+), Model 3 Highland RWD

Standard Range / RWD

Charging tip

LFP can safely charge to 100% daily. Tesla recommends a full charge monthly to recalibrate the battery management system.

Cell chemistry determines how you should charge. LFP owners can charge to 100% daily; NMC owners should stay at 80–90% for daily use.

Cell format

Model 3: 2170 (2019–2023), 2170 or 4680 (Highland 2024+). Battery capacity ranges from 49–79 kWh depending on trim and model year.

Model 3 battery capacity by variant

These are the usable (not gross) capacity figures used by our calculator.

VariantYearsCapacity (kWh)
Standard Range Plus
2019-202049
Long Range RWD
201973.5
Long Range Dual Motor
2019-202073.5
Long Range Performance
2019-202073.5
Standard Range Plus LFP
2020-202152.5
Long Range Dual MotorYour car
2020-202272
Performance
2020-202276
Standard Range Plus
202151
Long Range Dual Motor
202176
Long Range Dual Motor
2021-202375
Model 3 (Standard)
2021-202357.5
Performance
2022-202375
Long Range RWD
202375
Model 3 RWD (LFP)
2024-60
Long Range RWD
2024-75
Long Range AWD
2024-75
Long Range Dual Motor
2024-75
Performance
2024-79

Values may vary slightly by market, software version, and production batch.

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Model 3 battery health FAQs

How much battery degradation is normal for a Tesla Model 3?
In aggregated owner data the nickel Model 3 (Long Range and Performance) averages around 88% capacity at 100,000 miles, while LFP Standard Range cars sit closer to 92%. Most of the loss happens in the first 25,000 miles, after which the curve flattens.
Does my Model 3 have an LFP or a nickel battery?
Standard Range / RWD cars from 2020 onward — and the 2024 Highland RWD — use LFP. Long Range and Performance trims use nickel cells (mostly NCA, with some LG NMC). LFP can be charged to 100% daily; nickel packs are happiest at 80–90%.
What is the usable battery capacity of a Model 3?
It ranges from about 49 kWh on the early Standard Range Plus to 79 kWh on the 2024 Highland Performance, with most Long Range cars around 72–76 kWh. The capacity-by-variant table above lists every trim.
Is the Model 3 battery covered by warranty?
Yes — 8 years or 100,000 miles for Standard Range, and 8 years or 120,000 miles for Long Range and Performance, both with a minimum 70% capacity retention guarantee.

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