The battery in Tesla electric cars, model by model
4 models listed. For each one: the battery versions, the manufacturer warranty, the state of health to expect for its age, and what a failure costs out of warranty.
Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Tesla Model 3
since 2019Replacing one module€900 – €2,600
Granada · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Tesla Model S
since 2012Replacing one module€800 – €2,400
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Pack cannot be repaired module by moduleTesla Model X
since 2016
Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Pack cannot be repaired module by moduleTesla Model Y
since 2020
Tesla battery warranty, model by model
Manufacturer terms recorded for the UK, by year of first registration. Years and mileage apply whichever comes first; below the guaranteed capacity, the pack is repaired or replaced.
| Model | First registered | Duration | Mileage | Guaranteed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | since 2019 | 8 years | 120,000 miles | 70% |
| Tesla Model S | 2014 – 2020 | 8 years | unlimited | not stated |
| since 2021 | 8 years | 150,000 miles | 70% | |
| Tesla Model X | 2016 – 2020 | 8 years | unlimited | not stated |
| since 2021 | 8 years | 150,000 miles | 70% | |
| Tesla Model Y | since 2022 | 8 years | 120,000 miles | 70% |
For a specific car, the battery checker gives the warranty end date. Compare with every brand.
What to know about Tesla batteries
The catalogue covers 4 Tesla electric models, on sale since 2012. The packs recorded use NMC, NCA or LFP cells, and the difference matters: LFP holds up better over time than nickel, and the gap widens with age.
Battery warranty. The terms recorded for Tesla are 8 years, up to 120,000 to 150,000 miles, with a guaranteed minimum capacity of 70%. These terms depend on the date of first registration, not on the model alone: the checker gives the end date for a specific car.
Cost of a failure. 2 of the 4 models can be repaired module by module rather than by a full replacement, for between €800 and €2,600 depending on the model, whereas a new pack is priced at around €15,000 to €16,500. These are orders of magnitude recorded in France, never quotes.