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disillusioned
Member
Ha, yep, right at 3,500 miles, owing to the "12V battery needs service" message. Remote diagnosed, then sent a Ranger and it was fixed within 2 hrs of report.
DFibRL8R
Active Member
allanhof
Member
Tripple_T
Cincinnati Member
I recently replaced my 12v battery out of warranty. I've got all sorts of details and took video of the process. I'll be posting the video and info soon. PM me if you have any direct questions.
mrElbe
Active Member
Knock on aluminum; Over 50,000 miles ( 83,000 km ), 16 months of ownership, and still on original 12 V battery.
Tripple_T
Cincinnati Member
Here is all the information I have on the battery and replacement options. I've documented the replacement process and will be releasing two more videos that have the removal and installation. Please provide some feedback. I haven't made the video public on YouTube yet. Hoping you guys can help me refine it before going live. My goal is to document (record) the different work and maintenance that our cars need. The 12v battery seamed like a good place to start.
cantdecide
Member
On my S we got about 1 year, 20000 miles from the first battery... Next battery is still strong at 30000 miles.
On my X the first battery lasted 4 weeks.
On my X the first battery lasted 4 weeks.
Brass Guy
Active Member
@Tucker_Palmatier - Ooh I can't wait for the next installment! Now over 68,500 miles in 32 months on my original battery, so sooner or later I'll need that video. I've seen where that battery is, and access looks difficult.
Can an auto battery manufacturer sell a new battery without any warranty?
Tripple_T
Cincinnati Member
I wasn't given any information with the battery that would suggest this battery has one. There are no markings on the battery either that would imply that. I'm also not sure this battery falls into the same category as a typical automotive battery. It's more of a UPS battery. It does not see the same use as a car battery.
Model S delivered Jul 2016, 1st battery lasted 13 months, 2nd battery lasted 10 months and contrary to what I was told at purchase I now have to pay a ranger fee that is over $550. No after market gear installed. Definitely a design problem, a 12v lead acid battery on a charger can last much longer than this even under load. I've changed my mind on this car and no longer recommend it for people not near a service center, the ranger fee is just too expensive. Only 16,000 miles and I have had 5 service problems, much worse than my Toyotas. It's a shame...for the want of a nail....
Tripple_T
Cincinnati Member
Sad to hear you feel that way. The 12v battery does fail more frequently than a typical gas vehicle. I also believe the life of the battery is reduced when the car isn't driven very often. I've published a second video on the removal of the 12v battery. Maybe this will help you perform the work yourself and avoid the ranger fees.
As a community, we really need Tesla to start releasing service information and TSB to owners.
As a community, we really need Tesla to start releasing service information and TSB to owners.
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