It DID tell us:
If a Tesla battery simply fails due to a technological or manufacturing problem, the automaker has a solid reputation for quickly replacing it at no cost to the consumer.
If you damage your Tesla battery due to irresponsible driving or some other fault of your own, expect a hefty repair bill. Some non-warranty repairs have been reported to cost upwards of $13,000
. The true cost of a non-warranty Tesla battery repair appears to be much more than Musk’s estimate on social media. In 2021, a driver in Finland revealed he was quoted approximately $21,000 to replace the battery in his Tesla Model S. The same year, Electrek reported that a driver in the United States was quoted $22,500 for a battery replacement.
These high estimated costs of replacement aren’t just based on the fact that the battery pack is Tesla’s most expensive component. Most standard automotive service centers aren’t yet equipped to diagnose, replace, or repair the performance systems in Tesla vehicles. That’s why the brand itself recommends seeking maintenance assistance through its own network of mobile technicians. Although Tesla mobile technicians cannot replace a vehicle’s battery, they are equipped with a variety of diagnostic tools that can diagnose rapid, irregular battery degradation and other battery trouble. In addition, Tesla regularly releases a variety of software updates that keep their battery monitoring technologies up to date.
Well, excusssssssssssssssssssssse me. I stand corrected.