Japanese owner of used Tesla shocked about the price of a Tesla battery replacement

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A used Tesla car owner found out the hardway of how much it would cost for a battery replacement from Tesla. The quote was over 2.3 million yen (a little over $16,000 US). The owner who has operated the used vehicle for three years warns people of purchasing a used Tesla.

テスラのバッテリー交換
約230万の請求きました😂

認定中古車購入して3年たち車検も受けて何も問題なく乗ってましたが

いきなりバッテリー不具合になり
充電が出来なくなり
230万払って交換するしか方法がないと言われてます笑

テスラの中古検討中の方
注意が必要です！#テスラ　 #中古 pic.twitter.com/LqhVwbxHis

— 藤井マシュー (@mashu0504) July 16, 2023

この方のテスラは初年度登録が2014だったそうなので、9年でバッテリー載せ替え。走行距離が分からんけど年平均10,000kmだったとして90,000km、年5,000kmだったとして45,000km。ライフサイクルCO2で考えると、新品バッテリー換装で再びCO2がドバっと排出されるので、永遠に軽自動車に追いつけない。 https://t.co/NcbeP0SkVd

— Leclerc💉💉💉💉 (@3adam15) July 18, 2023

It’s important to note that the sticker shock of a Tesla battery has been circulated through numerous posts on forums, YouTube and blog sites for years. Depending on what model and age of your Tesla, the battery can range anywhere from $16,000 to $30,000.

Those who receive the shock of the quote are usually of vehicles which are over 9 years old.

And prices of batteries have gone up in the past few years. Even Prius owners have seen the $1,500 battery price increase up to $5,000.