What about asking your local service center to find you a refurbished battery. A Tesla owner here in Boise who bricked his battery was also quoted $20K for a new battery. Eventually, they found him a refurbished battery for I think he said $6K or $7K. Not sure about the warranty or anything, but it’s way less than $20K. Just out of curiosity, does the new battery come with the 8 year 100K warranty?
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- Thread starter jasonbrown1437
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I believe a brand new replacement battery comes with a 50K / 48 month warranty. I could be wrong.
I have asked time and time again and no one has answered my question, What does Tesla do to refurbish a battery pack? Are the contactors changed., are the cells inspected to make sure they are balanced before installing the pack? Are they inspecting modules for moisture or water intrusion?
They update the side vents to the latest revision. Update contactors. Main fuse. They'll update the BMB sense wires on v1.0 packs to v1.5 style (still ultrasonic welds) on ones that have failed or have higher resistance than expected. They'll also replace those BMBs since they're different than the v1.0s. (Usually the refurb packs have a mix of v1.0 and v1.5). Update the top cover to the latest revision (slightly better sealing). Update the top fire blanket and water seal to the latest revision (slightly better sealing). Replace the HV blade connector if worn. Etc.
They do a decent job, overall. We do pretty much the same process when refurbishing packs for our customers as well.
bareyb
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I'm in the same boat op. I have a 2013. A new Model S would cost me $90k. A new Battery will some day cost me $20k. Seems like if you love your car and it still runs well, it's cheaper to just get a new battery. How much are aftermarket batteries?
Was just on your website. It looks like you sell battery packs for my 2013 for less than two grand? Am I misreading that??? Will Tesla service install a battery pack if I buy it from you? The price difference is insane.
Are you looking at individual module pricing? (There are 16 of those modules in a 85kWh pack.)
bareyb
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Ohhh... that explains the low price. My 2013 battery pack is still functioning fine, but I know one day it's going to need to be replaced. Just wondering how much the refurbs cost and if Tesla service will install a refurb bought aftermarket from someone like 057.
bareyb
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Thanks. I've seen $20k floated around as the price a "new" battery pack but they are using the term colloquially apparently. Thanks for the clarification.
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I don't think so. For example, a 1014116-00-C is a 100 kWh pack minus two modules. They sell that to you as a non-remanufactured (new) pack for ~$23K.
They have the 350V batteries that are "new" 14 module 100 packs. I've a suspicion and a good pile of evidence that they're actually refurbished 16 module 100 packs into these other packs with 2 modules removed (since, as I keep trying to make sure everyone understands, you can not replace bad modules and neither can Tesla, so what do they do with a broken 100 pack?)... but haven't been able to confirm this with 100% certainty.
Putting a 350V battery in a performance variant, especially a dual motor performance, seems like a terrible idea with an out-of-warranty powertrain, since now you're stressing the drive units ~15% more than you were before, especially under high load.
Putting a 350V battery in a performance variant, especially a dual motor performance, seems like a terrible idea with an out-of-warranty powertrain, since now you're stressing the drive units ~15% more than you were before, especially under high load.
brainhouston
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Can u explain the diff between 14 vs 16 or where i can get more info? just curious
Also, why can't u replace bad modules? i've seen electrified garage youtube video where they swapped couple of bad modules...
Jason is going to be triggered lmao
All the battery labels I've seen posted at TMC have either:
1) the word "REMAN" included in part numbers and the battery labels
2) the word is missing all together in part numbers and the battery labels
So, if #2 is not new, then what’s the part# and/or label designation of a new battery pack?
(Of course, we know the new cars’ labels don’t have “REMAN” on them).
Also, the owners who have paid ~$23k for 1014116 90kWh 350VDC packs were told they are buying a new battery vs. getting a reman 85kWh pack for ~$13-14K.
This thread for example:
Service says $22k for new battery on 2012 Model S
I got my Model S VIN 1751 off the line back in 2012 and have had it ever since. On Feb 14th during the day, I pulled it out of the garage with 114 miles showing on the battery. I woke up in the morning with some battery low errors. When I got into the car, it told me that the car wouldn't drive...
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danielk04
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Jason is screaming and pulling out his hair at this very moment.
