Think Fast-Charging Ruins EV Batteries? Look At This 111,000-Mile Tesla Model Y

InsideEVs4/18/2026

Summary

A pre-facelift Tesla Model Y, which was previously used as a taxi, has reached 111,000 miles and still has a strong battery. This challenges the notion that fast-charging negatively impacts EV batteries.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

6h
Age
1
Sources
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9
Hours Since Seen
Final Score11/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier88% (0.5^9/48)
Hero EligibleYes

Score BreakdownRisk 70

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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