Can Tesla's battery be replaced?
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Tesla's battery can be replaced, and Tesla offers a battery warranty of 8 years or 160,000 kilometers. A Tesla battery unit is composed of over a dozen small packs, each of which consists of more than seventy individual battery cells. When using a Tesla battery, it is important to avoid fully discharging it. Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company that manufactures and sells electric cars, solar panels, and energy storage systems. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Tesla was founded on July 1, 2003, by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, who named the company "Tesla Motors." The most important way to protect the battery is to keep the vehicle in power-connected mode when not in use. This automatically maintains the battery charge and maximizes battery lifespan. Tesla has one of the world's most sophisticated battery systems, featuring high-capacity batteries and outstanding battery management technology. To prevent a Tesla vehicle from fully discharging, when the battery level drops to 5%, the car enters a low-power mode. In this mode, the battery stops supplying power to onboard electronics, reducing the discharge rate to approximately 4% per month. Once low-power mode is activated, plugging the Tesla vehicle into a power source within two months can prevent battery damage.
Recently, my friend's Tesla Model 3 experienced noticeable battery degradation after several years of use. Without hesitation, he went to a Tesla service center. The technicians diagnosed that the battery pack had aged and needed replacement. The entire process took about three days and cost a significant amount, but the car immediately regained its original performance. They removed the old battery, installed a new one, and conducted a series of tests to ensure safety. Personally, I think Tesla does support battery replacement, but it's not something you can DIY casually—you have to go through official channels. Regular attention to slow charging and software updates can delay the need for battery replacement, extending the car's lifespan while saving money and hassle.
