How Much Does It Cost To Replace The Battery In A Tesla?

Perhaps you are considering purchasing a Tesla and this question came to mind, or maybe your vehicle is nearing the end of its warranty, and you want to know what sort of out-of-pocket costs you could be looking at down the road.

Another consideration you may have are increasing insurance costs on your vehicle once the warranty has ended.

It Depends...

One of the reasons people choose to get an electric vehicle is that they bost lower repair costs, and the battery packs are projected to last a minimum of 8-10 years. It would not be surprising to see the battery outlast the vehicle itself, so your mental concerns may be better spent thinking of tire expenses or buying that seat cover that keeps the dog hair off.

Other factors to consider:

Which model of Telsa do you have.
The supply chain and availability of parts.
If you take the EV directly to a Tesla Dealer or if you use a certified repair shop.

The Price Range To Expect

According to sources like RepairPal, a new battery with installation could run you around $16,000.

You might be thinking "Ouch!", but as I mentioned before the batteries in EVs are made to last. There are also steps that you can take to extend the life of your battery such as making sure to charge the battery to 100% on the first charge, another is not allowing the battery to drop below a 35% charge. What if my battery is not as good as it used to be?

If you are outside of the warranty on your electric vehicle and are noticing that your battery isn't getting you as far-consider doing an internet search to find the nearest technician.

They may be able to source the parts and give you a better deal on labor costs for the repairs. Another thing they will be able to diagnose is if you need the whole battery pack or if they can do the fix with less.

If you do end up needing to do a whole battery pack replacement, consider the value of your vehicle and if this is something you plan on keeping for years to come, or if you are wanting a new vehicle. Most of the time the value of your vehicle will exceed the cost to fix it.

Do Your Research

Like with any large financial decision you want to talk to repair techs, read articles like this one, and find blogs with stories of others who decided to make the repairs and how it turned out for them.

As mentioned before supply chain issues are something to consider so if you are experiencing any concerns with your car, you may want to get your research done sooner rather than later. If something unexpected comes up it gives you the margin room to decide what the best choice is for moving forward with such a replacement.

I hope this article was helpful to you and that it gave you a clear direction on steps you can take to keep your vehicle reliable.