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Riverview Tesla 12-Volt Battery Service
Tesla will not wake up in Riverview? 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 Riverview 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 service around Riverview
A Riverview Tesla that will not unlock in the driveway, in Riverview or close by, is usually a quick visit for us when it has the 12-volt lead-acid battery. We check the VIN by text first, so we only come out when we can fix it.
Tesla calls in Riverview come from the same crew that covers Brandon, Valrico & Bloomingdale and FishHawk & Lithia.
Tesla low-voltage battery types
Tesla changed the low-voltage battery over the years, so two cars of the same model can need different parts. Roughly:
| 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.
Straight answers on what we fix
- 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.
Tesla warning signs
- The screen goes black or reboots, and the car will not shift into gear
- 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
On the day
- 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 Riverview
We also cover Teslas in Brandon, Valrico & Bloomingdale, FishHawk & Lithia, Ybor City and Tampa.
Questions we get
Can you replace my Tesla low-voltage battery at home in Riverview?
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 Riverview, 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 Riverview 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.