Tesla car batteries are designed to last 300,000-500,000 miles and the rumor is that Tesla is working on developing a battery that can last a million miles. However, currently-available batteries are not yet capable of lasting a million miles and might need a battery replacement during the lifetime of the car.
Q. How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Roadster battery?
A new battery, in the 100 kWh car costs about $10,000 if you need to pay for it out of pocket. This number is without any guarantee. The price is expected to come down quite sharply over the next years. Less than 2 cars out of 10,000 need battery replacement.
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Q. How much does a Tesla battery cost to replace?
Bottom line: the cheapest estimate for an out-of-pocket, uncomplicated battery replacement on the Model S should run at about $12,000-$13,000 for the battery, $100-200 for miscellaneous parts, and $500-600 for labor. This puts the grand total at around $13,000-14,000.
Q. How many years do Tesla batteries last?
How Long is Tesla’s Battery Warranty?
| Model | Battery Life Length |
|---|---|
| Model S (40, 60 from 2012-2015) | 8 years / 125,000 miles |
| Model S (pre-2020) | 8 years / unlimited miles |
| Model S (after 2020) | 8 years / 150,000 miles |
| Model 3 (Standard Range) | 8 years / 100,000 miles |
Q. How long would it take for a Tesla to pay for itself?
Since Tesla’s are expensive, maybe 10 – 15 years. Lower priced electric cars have a faster payback.
Q. Are Tesla’s expensive to fix?
Tesla’s are notoriously expensive to fix after an accident. On top of that, the repair time is also very long. If you are on the market and thinking about buying a Tesla, just keep this issue in mind. We encourage watch each video in full to better understand these situations.
Q. Is insurance on a Tesla expensive?
Is a Tesla expensive to insure? The average annual cost to insure a Tesla Model 3 — $2,215 — is nearly 40% higher than the average national cost of car insurance, according to NerdWallet’s analysis. Tesla says its own insurance can save drivers 20% to 30%, but policies are currently available only in California.
