Will Tesla perform a 12v lithium-ion upgrade on request?

[jpfive]

OK, I've searched threads to try to get an answer. I have read a lot of opinions and discussion. But I have not seen a definitive answer as to whether Tesla will perform an upgrade from a conventional 12V battery (as in my 2021 MY Long Range) to their new lithium-ion battery at customer expense. Does anybody know the answer to this question? Thank you.

 

[jpfive]

Answer to that question, received from Service Center this morning: "No that's not an option at this time". That statement gives me pause re ohmmu or other third party. So, 12V conventional battery replacement will happen soon. I don't wait for them to fail. Cheers.

 

[Mateo83]

Maybe if it has failed, they will.

 

[Rocky_H]

No, they won't. And I don't see that ever happening in the future either.

 

[GOVA]

I have asked as well - they replied vague "no" due to "harness being different too".

 

[mazers]

Got the dreaded 'replace 12v battery soon' message and a host of errors. Battery replacement by mobile tech on Friday. I'll see what they say.

 

[fiehlsport]

This is not possible due to many components being different on the vehicle for the 16V Li-Ion battery. 12V cars must remain 12V cars. It isn't like the Li-Ion is a drop-in replacement - it's completely different, and much smaller too. It's not worth asking.