# Tesla Model 3 battery replacement cost

Published quotes for a replacement Tesla Model 3 battery run **$11,250 to $16,000**, about $173 per kWh of pack (#1 of 19 models, cheapest first). The battery warranty is 8 years or 120,000 miles, covering capacity loss below 70%.

## 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](https://earthlingauto.com/how-much-does-tesla-high-voltage-battery-replacement-cost/) |
| $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](https://earthlingauto.com/how-much-does-tesla-high-voltage-battery-replacement-cost/) |
| $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](https://earthlingauto.com/how-much-does-tesla-high-voltage-battery-replacement-cost/) |
| $12,000–$16,000 | Find My Electric lowest realistic out-of-pocket estimate, full pack “approximately $12,000–$16,000” | 2026 | [findmyelectric.com](https://www.findmyelectric.com/blog/tesla-battery-replacement-cost-explained/) |
| $13,000 | Owner estimate for full removal and replacement, reported on Reddit, cited by SlashGear “just over 13k” | 2025 | [slashgear.com](https://www.slashgear.com/1962553/tesla-battery-how-much-cost-replace-driver-reports) |
| $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](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/costs-ev-battery-replacement) |
| $15,799 | **Remanufactured:** 2020 receipt: remanufactured 75 kWh pack $13,500 + labor; total; Current Automotive via Recurrent “Total: $15,799.27” | 2020 | [recurrentauto.com](https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/costs-ev-battery-replacement) |
| $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](https://cars.com/articles/how-much-do-electric-car-batteries-cost-to-replace-465308) |
| $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](https://cars.com/articles/how-much-do-electric-car-batteries-cost-to-replace-465308) |

## Pack size

| Version | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | 50 kWh | [recurrentauto.com](https://www.recurrentauto.com/guides/tesla-model-3) |
| Mid Range | 62 kWh | [recurrentauto.com](https://www.recurrentauto.com/guides/tesla-model-3) |
| Long Range | 75 kWh | [recurrentauto.com](https://www.recurrentauto.com/guides/tesla-model-3) |
| Performance | 75 kWh | [recurrentauto.com](https://www.recurrentauto.com/guides/tesla-model-3) |
| Premium | 82 kWh | [recurrentauto.com](https://www.recurrentauto.com/guides/tesla-model-3) |

## 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](https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/3422)) Source: [electrek.co](https://electrek.co/2017/12/20/tesla-model-3-warranty-new-battery-capacity-retention-guarantee/)  “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](https://sharpest.ai/go/ev-battery/tesla-model-3-y/v1%7C117490249697%7C0) | 75.00 | $5,998 | **$79.97** | Used |
| [2021 Tesla Model 3 Battery modules 4 from standard range battery 13.5 kwh ](https://sharpest.ai/go/ev-battery/tesla-model-3-y/v1%7C197933765242%7C0) | 13.50 | $3,000 | **$222** | Used |

[Shop used Tesla Model 3 packs and modules on eBay →](https://sharpest.ai/go/ev-search/tesla-model-3)

## 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](https://sites.google.com/view/scanmytesla/adapters) | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=OBDLink+MX%2B+Bluetooth+OBD2+scanner&tag=sharpestai-20) |
| **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](https://www.grizzl-e.com/faq) | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Grizzl-E+Level+2+40A+EV+charger+NACS+Tesla&tag=sharpestai-20) |
| **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](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0560/5906/8570/files/ADPT-21101_IFU_Final_v01.pdf) | [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=LENZ+J1772+to+Tesla+charging+adapter+80A&tag=sharpestai-20) |

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The small 12V/low-voltage battery is a separate, cheaper part: see [Tesla 12V battery replacement cost](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-12v-battery).

## 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](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-x)  $11,000–$19,000
- [Nissan Leaf](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/nissan-leaf)  $3,000–$15,000
- [Tesla Model Y](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-y)  $12,000–$17,000
- [Tesla Model S](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-s)  $13,000–$22,500
- [Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/chevrolet-bolt)  $15,734–$20,000
- [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/ford-mustang-mach-e)  $18,514–$39,000
- [Fiat 500e](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/fiat-500e)  $7,500
- [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/ford-f-150-lightning)  $28,556–$50,000
- [Volkswagen ID.4](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/vw-id4)  $27,000
- [Kia EV6](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/kia-ev6)  $29,000
- [Chevrolet Volt](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/chevrolet-volt)  $4,000–$30,842
- [BMW i3](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/bmw-i3)  $16,000–$38,000
- [Toyota Highlander hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/toyota-highlander-hybrid)  $6,198–$7,752
- [Toyota Prius hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/toyota-prius-hev)  $1,950–$4,080
- [Toyota Camry hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/toyota-camry-hybrid)  $4,892–$6,205
- [Honda Accord hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/honda-accord-hybrid)  $3,000–$4,500
- [Honda CR-V hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/honda-cr-v-hybrid)  $3,515–$4,231
- [Lexus RX hybrid (400h/450h)](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/lexus-rx-hybrid)  $6,872–$7,117
- [Rivian R1T / R1S](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/rivian-r1t-r1s)
- [Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/mitsubishi-outlander-phev)
- [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/hyundai-kona-electric)
- [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/hyundai-ioniq-5)
- [Kia Niro EV](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/kia-niro-ev)
- [Honda Civic hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/honda-civic-hybrid)
- [Ford Fusion hybrid](https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/ford-fusion-hybrid)

Figures are as published by the cited sources; check with a dealer or EV battery shop before you decide. eBay and Amazon links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission.

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As of 2026-11-12. Canonical page: https://sharpest.ai/ev-battery/tesla-model-3
