Recent content by Brian H

At the end of the warranty, 70% capacity is guaranteed. Real world Tesla battery users (Roadster) find about 2-3%/annum so far, and the early years are the most worstest; it tapers off. PS; As testimony that (active or other) cooling pays off, an Alaska Roadster owner reports 3+ yrs, >40K miles...

Like in all of Tesla's own new products, the battery is the floor of the car, a main structural element. Eliminates the driveshaft tunnel/hump inside, and dramatically lowers CoG and improves handling. Plus frees up internal storage space.