German in Tesla Model S drove 1.5 million km - had to change three batteries and four engines

Hansjörg von Gemmingen, a German driver, was able to cover 1.5 million km in a Tesla Model S electric car.

What is known

The German acquired the vehicle in 2014. At that time, the Tesla Model S had a mileage of approximately 500 km. Seven years later, the driver was able to cover 1.5 million km. He spent € 13,000 on maintenance. At the same time, the last maintenance of his car took place after overcoming the mark of 900,000 km.

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- Hansjörg von Gemmingen - Hornberg (@ gem8mingen) January 6, 2022

In seven years, Hansjörg von Gemmingen managed to replace the electric motor four times, change two 12-volt batteries, and install new shock absorbers, a front axle and a touchscreen display in the cabin. In addition, Tesla Model S has got three new batteries. The residual capacity of the last battery is 86%.

A source: @ gem8mingen