A Review of Tesla’s Model 3 After 4.5 Years — Battery Degradation Rate, Satisfaction with the Car, and the One Complaint: Driving Tesla, the ‘rolling gadget’ (Part 1/2)

The writer reviews 4.5 years and about 40,000 km with a 2021 Tesla Model 3, saying the car has been largely trouble-free and satisfying.

Battery degradation is reported at a little over 6%, suggesting EV range loss has remained modest in real-world long-term use.

Maintenance and software updates have been manageable, reinforcing confidence in Tesla’s durability and running costs.

The main complaint is the auto wiper, which still misbehaves on sunny days and remains the biggest annoyance.