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    Service says $22k for new battery on 2012 Model S

    I think the difference between Tesla and the other luxury makes is Tesla presents itself as more of a sustainable, environment friendly option. If a Tesla is essentially junkyard fodder after 8 years that changes the image and all it would take is a Michael Moore doc to expose it.
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    Service says $22k for new battery on 2012 Model S

    14 modules, let's say one is bad so 13 good modules sell for about $13k on ebay, that is indeed a huge core charge.
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    Service says $22k for new battery on 2012 Model S

    I'm assuming it because the majority of posts people have made about battery replacements have gotten remanufactured batteries installed. There are the lucky few who have received the new 350V batteries. These are warranty replacements though. The OP for this post is the first I've heard of an...
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    Service says $22k for new battery on 2012 Model S

    Well I would make sure the voltage of the module I'm installing is the same as the other good modules in the pack. The could be done with a power supply or power resistor, depending on if the voltage needs to go up or down.
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    Service says $22k for new battery on 2012 Model S

    I have a 2012 S 85 VIN 01307 with 135k on it, warranty is expired. My battery is fine so far and it is original. I would never pay the $22k for the battery from the service center because it is refurbished. I would buy a $1k module from ebay and replace it myself, it will be a refurbished...