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    HV battery on older S gradual loss or unexpected failure

    Dealing with Tesla has been a frustrating experience. My car, 2013 S 85 with 52000 miles, was running fine until the rear drive unit failed. I paid $6,000 for a refurbished one and was told I needed a new battery pack because they saw warnings. They couldn’t get more than 50 miles of range when...
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    Keeping my Model S as she ages

    I approved the drive unit replacement and am holding off on the battery pack until I see what kind of range I get with the old one. I made the decision after looking at my Tesla app and seeing the car in service showing 98 miles of range. It had about 110 miles of range when I brought it in a...
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    Keeping my Model S as she ages

    Thanks for the information. It puts salt on the wound to see that Tesla just announced record earnings of 3 billion dollars for the quarter. I wonder how much of it comes from having battery packs replaced! I will try to get a copy of the faults that show the need for a battery pack. I would...
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    Keeping my Model S as she ages

    I just joined this Forum today after seeing it while researching whether I should get a battery pack. Here's my story: I have a 2013 S 85 with only 52,000 miles which I hand wash and keep in a heated garage. I'm up in age (seventies) and drive very conservatively. Last Sunday I heard a...