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It is one thing to put 200,000 miles on a Toyota Camry. It is another thing entirely to do it in a Tesla Model Y, a vehicle that has become a mainstay in the rideshare industry as much as it has in suburban garages.
Electric cars have now been around long enough that we can begin to judge their durability outside corporate testing loops, and in this case, a driver known as efremtoyou on Reddit recently passed the 200,000-mile mark in his 2022 Model Y.
“Just wanted to share my experience with my 2022 Tesla Model Y after hitting 200,000 miles. I mainly use it for ride-share, so it gets a lot of daily driving. Still drives great and has awesome acceleration. Original tires weren’t good, so I switched to Michelin all-season tires from Costco. Pricey, but way better. Had one repair for a “Powertrain requires service” alert, which cost me $582. AC airflow isn’t perfect, especially in the summer when you really want fresh air. Battery range went from 300 miles when new to about 248 miles now. Tesla service center staff are super helpful and friendly. The cameras are a lifesaver, one time, someone hit my front passenger side and tried to blame me. After I showed him the video, he admitted it was his fault.”
Taken at face value, that summary reveals much. Two hundred thousand miles in roughly three years works out to about 183 miles per day, every day, with passengers in the back. The Model Y continues to drive “great,” according to its owner, with one powertrain repair totaling $582. For a machine covering such a distance, that is a remarkably modest maintenance bill.
Tesla Model Y – What Makes it Great
- One owner bought a used 2022 Model Y for $24,000, calling it a great value despite cultural snark, fueling surprise among peers.
- The Performance trim offers dual-motor AWD and brisk acceleration, but beware of higher tire wear and insurance costs.
- A 46,000-mile battery test showed strong capacity retention, especially on LFP variants, and less degradation than expected.
- Owners report the Model Y remains a dependable workhorse beyond 100,000 miles, with few issues beyond wear items.
Naturally, the battery was the subject of the sharpest curiosity on the r/TeslaModelY forum. Commenter packerfans1 asked, “What’s your battery health percentage? I have a 2022 MYP with 105k and am seeing 78%.” Another high-mileage owner, Professional_Site_42, estimated his own battery health at 78 percent, with 245 miles showing on a full charge. This aligns closely with efremtoyou’s report of a range drop from 300 miles when new to 248 today, a decline of about 17 percent over 200,000 miles.
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The conversation did not stop with range. Air conditioning came up as another real-world concern. Professional_Site_42, with 140,000 miles on his 2020 Model Y Performance, explained that a simple condenser cleaning restored his cooling performance, requiring only a shop vacuum and half an hour of work.
Will Tesla Add A Mesh Grill?
Another commenter, huh0kayy, suggested adding a mesh grille to prevent future debris buildup. In the past, car owners compared spark plugs and carburetors; today, they share condenser cleaning tips on Reddit. The spirit of do-it-yourself maintenance remains intact; only the parts have changed.
There is also the matter of durability beyond the drivetrain. The owner’s switch to Michelin all-season tires from Costco underlines a broader truth: tires on heavy, high-torque electric crossovers live difficult lives. Choosing the right set is not optional when the car is expected to cover hundreds of miles each day. It is another example of how commercial use strips away marketing and exposes what truly works.
What Owners Think About The Tesla Model Y
- One owner bought a used 2022 Model Y for $24,000, calling it a great value despite cultural snark, fueling surprise among peers.
- The Performance trim offers dual-motor AWD and brisk acceleration, but beware of higher tire wear and insurance costs.
- A 46,000-mile battery test showed strong capacity retention, especially on LFP variants, and less degradation than expected.
- Owners report the Model Y remains a dependable workhorse beyond 100,000 miles, with few issues beyond wear items.
Technology has provided its own defense mechanism as well. Efremtoyou mentioned that Tesla’s camera system spared him from a false insurance claim after a collision.
For anyone who has worked in rideshare, where disputes can become costly, such built-in surveillance is no gimmick. It is as essential today as a CB radio once was to long-haul trucking, a tool that shifts the balance of proof in the driver’s favor.
Taken together, this account offers more than just one man’s story. It suggests that Tesla’s vehicles, when pressed into the unforgiving service of daily rideshare, can withstand mileage on par with the great workhorses of the internal-combustion era. A single powertrain repair, manageable tire replacements, modest battery degradation, and a few owner-level fixes amount to a surprisingly short ledger for 200,000 miles.
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Noah Washington is an automotive journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys covering the latest news in the automotive industry and conducting reviews on the latest cars. He has been in the automotive industry since 15 years old and has been featured in prominent automotive news sites. You can reach him on X and LinkedIn for tips and to follow his automotive coverage.
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