Typical ranges from public sources, not quotes. Where these numbers come from
The cost ranges in the ticker and on our pages are typical ranges published by third parties or reported by owners. They are not quotes for your car and not our price list. Real costs depend on the model, year, what failed, parts availability, and what the diagnosis finds.
| Range shown | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model S pack replacement, out of warranty: about $20,000–$22,000 | Tesla dealer quote | Recurrent, "Tesla Battery Replacement Costs Compared" |
| Model S (2012–2020) module-level repair: $1,800–$6,000 | Independent repair | EV Repair Directory, "Tesla Battery Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| Model S (2012–2020) pack at Tesla: $14,000–$20,000 | Tesla dealer quote | EV Repair Directory, "Tesla Battery Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| Model S (2012–2020) remanufactured pack, independent: $6,500–$14,000 | Independent repair | EV Repair Directory, "Tesla Battery Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| Model S/X large rear drive unit, new: $5,500–$8,000 | Tesla dealer quote | EV Repair Directory, "EV Drive Unit & Motor Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| Model S/X large drive unit, remanufactured: $3,000–$5,500 | Independent repair | EV Repair Directory, "EV Drive Unit & Motor Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| Tesla quotes for a Model S LDU swap: about $6,000–$9,100 | Owner-reported | Tesla Motors Club owner thread, "2014 Model S rear drive unit – $9100 to replace?" |
| Model S/X drive unit bearing or seal repair: $1,100–$2,500 | Independent repair | EV Repair Directory, "EV Drive Unit & Motor Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| LDU coolant delete at an independent shop: $1,000–$2,000 | Owner-reported | Tesla Motors Club owner thread, "Coolant Delete in Michigan" |
| Contactor or pyro fuse replacement: $500–$1,500 | Independent repair | EV Repair Directory, "Tesla Model 3 Battery Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| Cell-level battery diagnostic: $100–$300 | Independent repair | EV Repair Directory, "Tesla Model 3 Battery Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| Model X pack at Tesla: $15,000–$22,000 | Tesla dealer quote | EV Repair Directory, "Tesla Battery Replacement Cost in 2026" |
| 100 kWh pack upgrade for older Model S/X: from about $12,000 | Typical independent price | Independent shop posts, 2026 |
Sources checked October 2026. Tesla figures are for out-of-warranty work at a Tesla Service Center. Owner-reported figures come from individual forum posts and vary. The 100 kWh upgrade figure comes from independent shop posts, 2026, and is a starting price, not a quote.
