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Brandon Tesla 12-Volt Battery Service
Tesla will not wake up in Brandon? It is usually the small low-voltage battery, not the drive pack. We replace 12-volt lead-acid batteries on Model S, X, 3 and Y where the car is parked.
- We come to you
- VIN check first
- No trip we cannot fix
The small battery that makes a Tesla look dead
We come to your Tesla in Brandon and replace the 12-volt low-voltage battery that runs the screen, handles and computers. We check the VIN first, so you know before we arrive whether yours is a 12-volt or 16-volt lithium car. Call (813) 568-9904 or text the year, model and VIN.
Tesla battery calls in Brandon
In Brandon the usual setup is a Tesla in the garage or driveway in Brandon. We need the front of the car reachable to open the frunk. If the car is nose-in against a wall or storage shelves, clear a little room before we arrive.
Tesla calls in Brandon come from the same crew that covers Valrico & Bloomingdale, Riverview and FishHawk & Lithia.
12-volt or lithium: check before we come
Every Tesla has a small low-voltage battery as well as the big drive pack. Which one yours has depends on the build date:
| Model | We can replace on site | Tesla part (we tell you up front) |
|---|---|---|
| Model S | 2012–2020: 12V lead-acid (AGM) | 2021 on (refresh): lithium-ion, about 15.5–16V |
| Model X | 2016–2020 model years: 12V lead-acid | 2021 on (refresh): lithium-ion, about 15.5–16V |
| Model 3 | Built through about 2021: 12V lead-acid | About 2022 on, incl. 2024+ Highland: lithium-ion (16V or 14.4V) |
| Model Y | Built through about 2021: 12V lead-acid | About 2022 on, incl. 2025+ redesign: lithium-ion (16V or 14.4V) |
| Cybertruck | n/a | 48V low-voltage system (Tesla Service) |
Talk to a tech now
Call (813) 568-9904 or text the year, model and VIN. We confirm the battery before we drive out.
What we do on Teslas in Brandon, and what we do not
- Yes: 12-volt lead-acid batteries on Model S and X through 2020 and on earlier Model 3 and Model Y.
- Usually Tesla: the newer lithium-ion low-voltage battery. It is built to last far longer, and replacement normally goes through Tesla. We check your VIN and tell you first.
- No: the high-voltage drive battery, and Cybertruck's 48-volt system.
Signs your Tesla low-voltage battery is failing
- Model X falcon-wing doors act up before anything else does
- The car goes completely dark after sitting, even with plenty of range
- A low-voltage or "12V battery" alert on the touchscreen
- The phone key or app cannot wake the car, or the app shows it as offline
What the job involves
- We check the VIN (or Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information on the screen) to confirm the battery type.
- If the car is dead, we open the frunk using the external-power leads Tesla provides for that.
- We power the car down the right way, remove the covers, and swap the 12-volt battery.
- The car is reconnected, woken up and checked for alerts before we leave. The old battery is recycled.
Tesla 12V battery service near Brandon
We also cover Teslas in Valrico & Bloomingdale, Riverview, FishHawk & Lithia, Temple Terrace and Ybor City.
Questions we get
Can you replace my Tesla low-voltage battery at home in Brandon?
Yes, on Teslas with the 12-volt lead-acid battery: Model S and X through 2020 and earlier Model 3 and Model Y. We come to you in Brandon, FL. Call (813) 568-9904.
My Tesla has the 16-volt lithium battery. Can you replace it?
Those are Tesla parts built to last much longer than the old 12-volt. If the VIN shows a lithium low-voltage battery, we tell you before we come out, and in most cases Tesla Service is the right route.
How do I know which low-voltage battery my Tesla has?
On the touchscreen, go to Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information. Or send us the VIN and we check.
My Tesla is dead in a Brandon garage. What do I do?
Leave it where it is and call us with the location and VIN. With external power we can open the frunk and, on 12-volt cars, replace the battery right there.
Do you work on the high-voltage battery or Cybertruck?
No. We do not service the drive pack, and Cybertruck's 48-volt system is a Tesla Service job.