iSeeCars Study Ranks Toyota Highest and Shows Tesla Near Industry Average for 250,000‑Mile Cars

Overview

• A large iSeeCars analysis of more than 174 million used vehicles published in early June produced brand-level odds of reaching 250,000 miles and put Toyota at the top with a 17.8% chance and Lexus at 12.8%.
• The study reports an overall industry average of about 4.8% and shows Tesla tied for sixth with a 4.6% chance, placing it ahead of Subaru (2.3%) and many legacy premium brands.
• Analysts say one likely reason Tesla fares well on this long-term metric is electric powertrain simplicity, which removes oil, timing belts, fuel-system parts and other frequent failure points found in internal combustion engines.
• The results come with important caveats: brand-level percentages do not guarantee outcomes for specific models or years, and some high-mileage Teslas reached extreme totals only after expensive battery or motor replacements.
• For buyers and the used-car market, the study could shift perceptions of EV longevity and influence resale decisions, but purchasers still need to weigh model year, battery condition, maintenance history, driving climate and potential repair costs.