With the spread of electric cars, one of the most curious topics was “battery replacement fees”. While many users want to preserve the life of the battery in their vehicle, they are also afraid of high costs. So how much is the battery replacement fee for Tesla Model Y cars in Turkey? Here are the details…
How much does Tesla Model Y battery replacement cost? Is it covered under warranty?
Regarding the subject, let us first state that one of the biggest fears about electric cars is “battery replacement and battery replacement fees”. Many internal combustion engine car users are hesitant to buy an electric car for this and similar reasons. In general, users are afraid of expensive battery prices and replacement costs.
First, let’s look at the warranties Tesla gives for its Model Y batteries. Tesla Model Y battery warranty table is as follows:
Model name | Warranty conditions |
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Model Y Rear Drive | 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first), maintaining minimum 70% Battery capacity during the warranty period. |
Model Y Long Range Model Y Performance |
8 years or 192,000 km (whichever comes first), maintaining a minimum 70% Battery capacity during the warranty period. |
These warranties cover repairs or replacements necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship that occur as a result of normal use in all parts manufactured or supplied by Tesla.
The brand promises a lifespan of up to 650 thousand kilometers for the batteries of its cars. In other words, the brand guarantees that you will not need a battery replacement for 650 thousand kilometers. So how much are Tesla Model Y battery replacement fees?
First of all, let us state that the approximate value of the vehicle’s batteries is between 10 and 12 thousand dollars. Let us note that in the price scenario in Turkey, which includes taxes and labor, the cost is 400 thousand TL. We can say that there will be an expensive cost regarding this issue. However, let us add that users in America replace their batteries between 500 thousand and 800 thousand kilometers on average.