About the Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X is a mid-size all-electric luxury SUV made by Tesla, Inc. The vehicle is notable in that it uses falcon-wing doors for passenger access.
The Model X was developed from the full-sized sedan platform of the Tesla Model S. The Model X has an EPA size class as an SUV, and shares ~30% of its content with the Model S, half of the originally planned ~60%, and weighs about 10 percent more. Both the Model X and Model S are being produced at the Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. The prototype was unveiled at Tesla’s design studios in Hawthorne, California on February 9, 2012. First deliveries of the Model X began in September 2015. After one full year on the market, in 2016, the Model X ranked seventh among the world’s best-selling plug-in cars.
As of February 14, 2020, the Model X is only available as the Long Range Plus with an estimated EPA range of 351 miles (565 km) and the Performance model with an estimated EPA range of 305 miles (491 km).
For more information, visit the Tesla Model X Wikipedia page.
How much does it cost to replace the battery in my Tesla Model X?
Estimates range anywhere between $10,000 and $15,000 for the battery alone, with replacement labor being extra.
The forum, TeslaMotorsClub.com has a great “2012 Model S P85 Battery Replacement Receipt” thread, with examples of an invoice from replacement battery services as received from Tesla dealerships.
Where can I find a replacement battery pack for a Tesla Model X?
Tesla – Likely the best source of a replacement battery for your Model X is the source of your Model X itself. Check with Tesla first, especially if you are worried about a warranty or lien requirements. Tesla has a great Tesla Service Center locator at tesla.com/findus.
Junkyards! When a Tesla Model X is wrecked, it goes to the wrecking yard. Often the batteries are still usable as even a light impact can send a vehicle to the scrap heap.
Car-part.com allows you to search wrecking yards all over the nation and has a great list of replacement batteries available.
eBay – If you can’t find a replacement at your local yard, and want to find something more reputable online, you might check ebay. Check out “Tesla Model X Battery Pack” on eBay
And if you are a fan of calling someone, here is a list of vendors that may offer replacement electric car batteries for the Tesla Model X:
Bumblebee Batteries – Located in Gresham, Oregon, Bumblebee offers some of the best battery replacements for all electric vehicles.
Website: https://bumblebeebatteries.com/
GreenBean Batteries – “Born out of the need for a better hybrid battery, Green Bean Battery was built around the core of creating a reliable reconditioned hybrid battery and extending the hybrid battery life. Since our humble beginnings, we have grown to create a proprietary hybrid battery reconditioning process that puts our hybrid batteries in a league of their own.”
Website: https://greenbeanbattery.com/
GreenTec Auto – Established in 2012, with 3 brothers working at their father’s auto repair shop, GreenTec Auto’s mission is to create effective and sustainable solutions for you and your vehicle. “Nothing ends up in a landfill.” With over 20 service centers across the United States, there is sure to be a location near you.
Website: https://www.greentecauto.com/
Hometown Hybrids – Specializing in replacing your failed hybrid battery pack at a reasonable cost. Whether you choose a new or rebuilt battery, you can count on their mobile installation service to deliver the best product at a great price.
Website: https://www.hometownhybrids.com/
Join a Tesla Model X Community
Looking for like-minded people to share your passion for the Tesla Model X? How about helpful advice from fellow Tesla owners and mechanics? Try out one of the following discussion boards or groups below:
TeslaOwnersOnline.com / Model X – A place to connect with actual Tesla Model X owners, find cars and parts for sale, and gather all the advice around owning a Tesla you would ever need.
TeslaMotorsClub.com – Tesla Motors Club is a place to discuss Tesla’s Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and anything else they dream up.
Reddit.com/r/TeslaMotors – For all the Redditors out there who happen to also be Tesla owners and enthusiasts, here’s the place for you!
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