# Tesla Model S Hits 3 Million Kms

> Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg's Tesla Model S reaches 3 million km milestone with rebuilt motor.
- Title: Tesla Model S Hits 3 Million Kms · EVwire | Shortify
- Summary: Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg's Tesla Model S reaches 3 million km milestone with rebuilt motor. Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg's 2013 Tesla Model S has…
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- Source: EVwire — https://evwire.com/p/tesla-model-s-3-million-km-gemmingen-hornberg-milestone
- Author: Simon Alvarez
- Published: 2026-09-30T14:04:54.99+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hansjörg von gemmingen-hornberg, tesla model s, ev clinic, rebuilt motor, 3 million km, real-world use, tesla, cars, technology, climate
## Milestone Reached
Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg's 2013 Tesla Model S has reached 3 million kilometers (1.86 million miles) of real-world use.
## Motor Rebuilt
EV Clinic rebuilt the car's motor with a graphite seal to stop coolant leaks after 13 previous replacements.
## Battery Performance
The battery has held up better than early motors, with packs lasting 670,000 km and 550,000 km.
## Recent Motor Life
The latest motor was rebuilt in 2023 and reported 455,000 km (282,724 miles) by EV Clinic.
## Cost and Range
The motor cost €20,000 (about $22,800) and still delivers 350 km (217 miles) at 90% charge.
## Key takeaway

Hansjörg von Gemmingen-Hornberg's 2013 Tesla Model S has reached 3 million km (1.86 million miles) of real-world use after multiple motor rebuilds.