The warranty expired years ago, but one owner of a Tesla Model S sedan says his EV is still going strong after reaching 600,000 miles. Most gas cars don’t get close to that mileage before being retired, but this Model S 75D sedan has accomplished the feat with a lot less major maintenance than expected. Even more impressively, it reached the milestone with just one battery change, and the estimated fuel savings over the period of ownership are now over $65,000. Here’s everything we know about this impressive high-mile Tesla.
600,000 Miles And Counting
Today, at just over 8 years of ownership. Six hundred thousand miles.
Changed brake pads once.
Upgraded to 90kWh pack after error at 666,666km under warranty.
New aircon, suspension arms and struts. Did front drive unit mounts and half shafts last week.
Drives like new.… pic.twitter.com/quH92FToMH
— Unique Images Australia (@UniqueImagesAus) September 25, 2026
The Tesla Model S in question reached exactly 965,606 kilometers, or 600,000 miles, a few days ago. According to The Driven, the owner of this sedan reached that mark after eight years, and goes by the name of Nigel Raynard. He is based in Byron Bay, Australia, and shared snippets of his journey with the sedan on X.
“Today, at just over eight years of ownership. Six hundred thousand miles,” said Raynard in his post. “Changed brake pads once. Upgraded to 90-kWh pack after [an] error at [414,247 miles]. Drives like new. Best car I’ve ever owned.”
Nigel Raynard/X
The fact that the original battery pack lasted that long is exceptional, although he did say that charging became very slow on the original pack at that stage. Other maintenance items included a new air-conditioning system, suspension arms, and struts. The front drive unit mounts and half shafts were also replaced recently. The other stand-out item? Brake pads. Raynard claims these have only been replaced once, which is evidence of how effective the vehicle’s regeneration system is.
Raynard’s total mileage is equivalent to 24 times around the world or 2.5 trips to the moon. According to the car’s log, he has saved $93,877 AUD in fuel, equivalent to just over $65,000. Raynard says he provides a limousine service in a tourist town, which is why the car has covered so many miles over the eight-year period.
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Teslas Outlast Some Japanese Brands
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In a recent study by iSeeCars, Toyota ranked as the automaker with the best chance of its vehicles reaching 250,000 miles and beyond. Tesla was down at 13th, but this was still a solid result, as the EV maker was ahead of brands like Subaru, Infiniti, Kia, and Hyundai.
The case of Raynard’s Tesla Model S likely comes down to meticulous maintenance combined with a decent amount of long-distance driving. By now, we know that EVs have every chance of outlasting gas-powered vehicles. There are fewer maintenance items to stay on top of as they age, and our analysis of Tesla battery longevity show that they can last between 300,000 and 500,000 miles. Of course, battery longevity is affected by maintenance routines, charging habits, and temperature exposure.
The evidence suggests that buyers of older used EVs have a lot more to worry about besides the battery. Failing sensors, the onboard charger, and suspension components are likelier than the battery to add to your costs if you purchase a used, high-mileage EV.
With a relatively fresh battery and no indication that he’ll sell his Tesla anytime soon, Raynard’s Model S may very well reach 1 million miles in the coming years—and it wouldn’t be the first Model S to reach that milestone.
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