10 Years Later: Original Tesla Model S 70D Battery Degradation Test

Join Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed for a real-world, long-term review of Tom's 2015 Tesla Model S 70D, a car that now has 121,000 kilometers on the clock. This in-depth look focuses on the results of an independent battery degradation test conducted by Test EV, revealing the state of health of the original NMC battery after nearly a decade of use. They discuss the car's current usable capacity, its remaining WLTP range, and how it compares to Tesla's own BMS readings. Alongside the battery data, Tom and Joy provide a candid walkaround, covering the car's design, known issues like the door handles, autopilot capabilities, and their honest thoughts on its build quality and enduring significance as the vehicle that helped kickstart the modern EV revolution | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia November 2025 10 Years Later: Original Tesla Model S 70D Battery Degradation Test Find an Aviloo Battery Testing Partner: https://testev.co/find-a-tester ===== Financial Disclosure: - Test EV provided a complimentary test for the video - Ludicrous Feed receives no commission from TestEV or Aviloo - I was a Tesla shareholder at the time this video was posted With thanks to our sponsors: $100 Credit: Powershop EV Day & Night Saver Plans https://bit.ly/4nl1liy carloop - Australian EV Data & Ownership Trends https://carloop.com.au/ Hankook Tyres https://www.hankooktire.com/ ===== 00:00 Introduction & Car Overview 00:28 Battery & Original Specs 00:47 Exterior Walkaround 01:11 Tyre Check & Review 01:56 Body Style & Design 02:20 Door Handle Known Issue 02:45 Charge Port Demo 03:06 Rear & Boot Space 03:58 Autopilot Capabilities 04:17 Significance of the Car 04:36 Frunk Tour 05:25 Interior & Leather 06:22 Sunroof & Cup Holders 06:46 Battery Degradation Test Results 09:06 In-Car Tech & Driving Impressions 09:37 Maintenance & Ownership Costs 10:27 Ride Quality & Build Quality 12:07 Historical Impact & "Car of the Century" 13:16 Tesla Owners Club 13:39 10-Year Verdict & Future Plans 14:21 Comparison to ICE Vehicles 14:42 Conclusion & Goodbye ===== SUPPORT LUDICROUS FEED Use my referral link to purchase a Tesla product and get cash off and other exclusive benefits: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/referral/thomas7208 Become a Channel Member to access exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2TWeqcaGYMobKoHiMtQNHQ/join PayPal: @teslatom or https://paypal.me/teslatom ===== Official Ludicrous Merch Store https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/ludicrousfeed/ EVSE Australia | Code TESLATOM 5% OFF sitewide https://evse.com.au/ Top BYD Accessories | Code BYDTOM 5% off sitewide https://www.topbyd.com/ Jowua Tesla Accessories | Code TESLATOM5 5% OFF sitewide https://www.jowua-life.com/ ===== ABOUT LUDICROUS FEED Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel showing daily life as an Australian family with an electric vehicle. Tom and Joy provide straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The channel started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. They have a Sigenergy home battery coupled with rooftop solar and together have reviewed many electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Geely (Polestar, Volvo, Zeekr, Smart), Hyundai Motor Group (Kia, Genesis), SAIC (MG, LDV), GWM, Stellantis (Leapmotor, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Jeep), VW Group (Cupra, Skoda), BMW Group (Rolls Royce, Mini), GM (Cadillac), Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Renault, Xpeng, Chery and Deepal. ===== CONTACT LUDICROUS FEED https://www.ludicrousfeed.com/link-in-bio/