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South Shore Tesla 12-Volt Battery Service
Tesla will not wake up in South Shore? 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 South Shore 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.
Where we work on Teslas in South Shore
Teslas parked near the water around Ruskin, US 41 and Apollo Beach in South Shore see more corrosion on connectors and the frunk-release leads behind the tow-eye cover. We check those while we are in there, because a bad connection can make a healthy battery look dead.
South Shore is in Hillsborough County. We cover it along with Riverview, South Tampa and St. Petersburg.
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.
What we can and cannot do
- 12-volt lead-acid (older Model S, X, 3 and Y): replaced on site.
- 16-volt (or 14.4-volt) lithium-ion low-voltage battery: Tesla designs these to last much longer, and they are a Tesla part. If yours has one, we tell you before we drive out, and Tesla Service may be the right call.
- High-voltage drive pack: not part of this service.
- Cybertruck: uses a 48-volt low-voltage system. That is a Tesla Service job, not ours.
Is it the 12-volt? Signs we hear about in South Shore
- The phone key or app cannot wake the car, or the app shows it as offline
- Door handles, locks or the charge port stop responding
- 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
What the job involves
- Text us the VIN or a photo of the Additional Vehicle Information screen.
- At the car, we get into the frunk, with external power if the car is dead.
- Trim and covers come off, the 12-volt battery is swapped, and everything goes back the way it was.
- We wait for the car to wake, check the doors, screen and alerts, and take the old battery.
Tesla 12V battery service near South Shore
We also cover Teslas in Riverview, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, FishHawk & Lithia and Tampa.
Questions we get
Do you replace Tesla 12V batteries in South Shore?
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 South Shore, FL. Call (813) 568-9904.
Do you replace the lithium low-voltage battery on newer Teslas in South Shore?
Normally that goes through Tesla. It is a Tesla part designed for a long life. Send the VIN and we tell you which one you have before anyone drives out.
Is my Tesla a 12-volt or 16-volt car?
It depends on the build date, not just the year. Look under Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information, or text us the VIN.
Will a jump start fix a dead Tesla?
External 12-volt power can wake the car enough to open the frunk. If the battery has failed, it still needs to be replaced.
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.