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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $13,000 | Tesla HV battery part price, Model S Gen 1 type S2 (Feb 2012–Mar 2016); labor $800 extra; Earthling Automotive “HV battery type S2 (Feb 2012 – Mar 2016): $13,000” | 2025 | earthlingauto.com |
| $18,000 | Tesla HV battery part price, Model S type 90L (Apr 2016–Jan 2021); Earthling Automotive “HV battery type 90L (April 2016 – Jan 2021): $18,000” | 2025 | earthlingauto.com |
| $19,000 | Tesla HV battery part price, Model S/X Gen 1 100 kWh type (Apr 2016–Jan 2021); labor AWD $1,500 extra; Earthling Automotive “HV battery type 100 kWh: $19,000” | 2025 | earthlingauto.com |
| $13,000–$18,000 | Find My Electric total estimate (battery + parts + labor) “$13,000–$18,000” | 2026 | findmyelectric.com |
| $20,000–$22,000 | Recurrent total from internet/forum reports (battery $12,000–15,000 + labor) “$20,000 - 22,000” | 2024 | recurrentauto.com |
| $22,500 | Tesla service center quote for full pack, 2013 Model S P85, out of warranty “offered him a battery pack replacement for $22,500” | 2021 | electrek.co |
| $22,000 | Owners quoted for full battery replacement out of warranty, via Recurrent “being quoted $22k for full battery replacements out of warranty” | 2021 | recurrentauto.com |
| $20,000 | Full pack replacement incl. labor (Dec 2020), via Recurrent “a full battery pack replacement would have cost $20,000, including labor, in Dec 2020” | 2020 | recurrentauto.com |
Pack size
| Version | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 60 / 60D | 60 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| 75 / 75D | 75 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| 85 / 85D | 85 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| Long Range | 100 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
| Performance | 85 kWh | recurrentauto.com |
Battery warranty
8 years or 150,000 miles, 70% capacity retention. Per Electrek (Feb 2020) from Tesla's site; Electrek noted the 150k figure might be an error and that the original pre-2015 60 kWh battery is excluded. Older packs covered 8 yr/150k without degradation coverage. Source: electrek.co “Model S and Model X: Eight years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first ... with minimum 70% retention of Battery capacity over the warranty period”
Independent shop (Electrified Garage) replaced two faulty modules in a 2013 Model S P85 for about $5,000 incl. diagnostic and labor, vs Tesla's $22,500 full-pack quote. Source: electrek.co
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.
Shop used Tesla Model S packs and modules on eBay →
Check and charge your Tesla Model S battery
Tools that fit the Tesla Model S, 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 S/X diagnostic adapter cable (three versions: 2012-09/2015, 09/2015-09/2021, 2021+) | 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 S (2012 – 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 S battery?
Published quotes for a new Tesla Model S battery run $13,000 to $22,500. That is about $229 per kWh of pack, #5 cheapest of the models we track.
Are there cheaper options than a new Tesla Model S battery?
Besides a new pack ($13,000+), the cited options are used modules on eBay at a median $84 per kWh. A single module fixes a pack with one weak module; it does not restore a worn pack.
What happens when the Tesla Model S battery warranty ends?
The Tesla Model S battery warranty is 8 years or 150,000 miles and covers capacity loss below 70%. Per Electrek (Feb 2020) from Tesla's site; Electrek noted the 150k figure might be an error and that the original pre-2015 60 kWh battery is excluded. Older packs covered 8 yr/150k without degradation coverage. After it ends you pay for a replacement yourself: $13,000 and up for a new pack from the quotes above.
How do I check the battery health of a used Tesla Model S?
Read the pack's state of health over the OBD2 port with a reader and app that support the Tesla Model S, such as OBDLink MX+ (with Scan My Tesla app). Check before you buy a used car or a used pack.
Other models
- Tesla Model 3 $11,250–$16,000
- Tesla Model X $11,000–$19,000
- Nissan Leaf $3,000–$15,000
- Tesla Model Y $12,000–$17,000
- 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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