Replacement cost quotes
The headline range and the index use new-pack quotes only; used, remanufactured, single-module and unverified prices are listed for reference.
| Cost | What it covers | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $11,250 | Tesla HV battery part price, Model 3 Gen 1 type E1 RWD (Jun 2017–Dec 2023); labor RWD $1,350 extra; listed by Earthling Automotive (independent Tesla shop) “HV battery type E1 RWD: $11,250” | 2025 | earthlingauto.com |
| $12,000 | Tesla HV battery part price, Model 3 Gen 1 type E2 RWD; labor RWD $1,350 extra; Earthling Automotive “HV battery type E2 RWD: $12,000” | 2025 | earthlingauto.com |
| $15,750 | Tesla HV battery part price, Model 3 Gen 1 type E3 AWD; labor AWD $1,500 extra; Earthling Automotive “HV battery type E3 AWD: $15,750” | 2025 | earthlingauto.com |
| $12,000–$16,000 | Find My Electric lowest realistic out-of-pocket estimate, full pack “approximately $12,000–$16,000” | 2026 | findmyelectric.com |
| $13,000 | Owner estimate for full removal and replacement, reported on Reddit, cited by SlashGear “just over 13k” | 2025 | slashgear.com |
| $13,000 | Long Range (75 kWh) battery replacement incl. labor, owner report via Recurrent “a Long Range battery replacement (75 kWh) cost them around $13,000 - including labor - in 2023” | 2023 | recurrentauto.com |
| $15,799 | Remanufactured: 2020 receipt: remanufactured 75 kWh pack $13,500 + labor; total; Current Automotive via Recurrent “Total: $15,799.27” | 2020 | recurrentauto.com |
| $13,000 | J.D. Power figure for Model 3 battery replacement, cited by Cars.com “According to J.D. Power, the cost of replacing a battery in the Tesla Model 3 is approximately $13,000” | 2023 | cars.com |
| $15,800 | Recurrent total estimate incl. labor, cited by Cars.com “Recurrent estimates the total cost to replace the Model 3's battery is around $15,800 when labor is included.” | 2023 | cars.com |
Pack size
| Version | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | 50 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| Mid Range | 62 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| Long Range | 75 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| Performance | 75 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| Premium | 82 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
Battery warranty
8 years or 120,000 miles, 70% capacity retention. Long Range battery 120,000 mi; Standard Range battery 100,000 mi; both 8 yr with 70% minimum retention. Optional paid extension (Dec 2025): +24 mo/30,000 mi for $2,000, $500 deductible. (notateslaapp.com) Source: electrek.co “120,000 miles (192,000 km) for the ‘Long Range Battery’ version ... 100,000 miles (160,000 km) for the ‘Standard Range Battery’ version ... Tesla also added a guaranteed minimum 70% retention of battery capacity over the warranty period.”
Used and remanufactured modules on eBay
Cheapest per kWh first, including shipping, checked 2026-11-11. A single module fixes a pack with one weak module; it does not restore a worn pack.
| Listing | kWh | Price delivered | Per kWh | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐2017-2020 TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE 75 KWH ELECTRIC BATTERY PACK 38K OEM LOT2425 | 75.00 | $5,998 | $79.97 | Used |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Battery modules 4 from standard range battery 13.5 kwh | 13.50 | $3,000 | $222 | Used |
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Check and charge your Tesla Model 3 battery
Tools that fit the Tesla Model 3, each with the page that confirms it works with this car.
| Product | What it does | Fits: source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBDLink MX+ (with Scan My Tesla app) battery-health reader | Scan My Tesla reads battery voltages, capacities and lifetime capacity estimates; Teslas have no standard OBD2 port, so you also need a Model 3/Y diagnostic adapter cable (the right cable differs for 2019-2023 vs 'Highland' 10/2023+) | sites.google.com | Amazon |
| Grizzl-E Level 2 40A EV charger (NACS/Tesla cord) Level 2 charger | Level 2 home charger ordered with the NACS (Tesla) cord, so no adapter is needed at home | grizzl-e.com | Amazon |
| LENZ J1772 to Tesla Adapter (80A) adapter | Lets a Tesla (NACS port) charge from any J1772 Level 2 charger or public J1772 station; maker lists Model 3 (2016 – 2023) | cdn.shopify.com | Amazon |
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The small 12V/low-voltage battery is a separate, cheaper part: see Tesla 12V battery replacement cost.
Common questions
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 battery?
Published quotes for a new Tesla Model 3 battery run $11,250 to $16,000. That is about $173 per kWh of pack, #1 cheapest of the models we track.
Are there cheaper options than a new Tesla Model 3 battery?
Besides a new pack ($11,250+), the cited options are a remanufactured pack from $15,799 (recurrentauto.com). A single module fixes a pack with one weak module; it does not restore a worn pack.
What happens when the Tesla Model 3 battery warranty ends?
The Tesla Model 3 battery warranty is 8 years or 120,000 miles and covers capacity loss below 70%. Long Range battery 120,000 mi; Standard Range battery 100,000 mi; both 8 yr with 70% minimum retention. Optional paid extension (Dec 2025): +24 mo/30,000 mi for $2,000, $500 deductible. After it ends you pay for a replacement yourself: $11,250 and up for a new pack from the quotes above.
How do I check the battery health of a used Tesla Model 3?
Read the pack's state of health over the OBD2 port with a reader and app that support the Tesla Model 3, such as OBDLink MX+ (with Scan My Tesla app). Check before you buy a used car or a used pack.
Other models
- Tesla Model X $11,000–$19,000
- Nissan Leaf $3,000–$15,000
- Tesla Model Y $12,000–$17,000
- Tesla Model S $13,000–$22,500
- Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV $15,734–$20,000
- Ford Mustang Mach-E $18,514–$39,000
- Fiat 500e $7,500
- Ford F-150 Lightning $28,556–$50,000
- Volkswagen ID.4 $27,000
- Kia EV6 $29,000
- Chevrolet Volt $4,000–$30,842
- BMW i3 $16,000–$38,000
- Toyota Highlander hybrid $6,198–$7,752
- Toyota Prius hybrid $1,950–$4,080
- Toyota Camry hybrid $4,892–$6,205
- Honda Accord hybrid $3,000–$4,500
- Honda CR-V hybrid $3,515–$4,231
- Lexus RX hybrid (400h/450h) $6,872–$7,117
- Rivian R1T / R1S
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia Niro EV
- Honda Civic hybrid
- Ford Fusion hybrid
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