I wonder how many studies have been done relating to the battery pack replacement cost on a Tesla, and at how many miles is the original pack estimated to last.

I do know that on the Ford Fusion Hybrid, a replacement batter pack is estimated to be about 3 to 4k from Ford, and the warranty is only for 8/100,000, unless you're in California where it's 10/150,000.

Factor that cost in along with the required charging costs, and maybe the Tesla isn't really all that attractive?


I still like the idea of the Tesla though. comparable cost to many other nice cars for the newest model, and it would get me to the beach with ease.

But, then again, what abut a road trip from Seattle to the NC coast? There I see a problem.


FWIW: We've had the Fusion Hybrid for long enough, and miles enough, for me to say "It's a winner!". Averaging 46 miles per gallon city and highway, and doing it in a pretty luxurious car.