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Tesla Low-Voltage Battery Replacement in South Tampa, FL
We come to your Tesla in South Tampa 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.
- We come to you
- VIN check first
- No trip we cannot fix
The small battery that makes a Tesla look dead
Mobile Tesla 12V battery service in South Tampa: we confirm your low-voltage battery type by VIN, open a dead car with external power, and replace the 12-volt battery in your garage or lot. Call (813) 568-9904 or text the year, model and VIN.
Tesla battery calls in South Tampa
Teslas in South Tampa often sit in parking decks and condo garages around Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park and MacDill Avenue. When the low-voltage battery fails there, the doors will not open and the car cannot be moved, so the job has to happen in that stall. Tell us the level and space number, and make sure there is room to open the frunk.
Besides South Tampa itself, the same Hillsborough County route takes in Tampa, Ybor City and Seminole Heights.
Which Teslas have a 12-volt battery we can replace
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.
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
- 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
How a Tesla 12-volt swap goes
- 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 Tampa
We also cover Teslas in Tampa, Ybor City, Seminole Heights, Town 'n' Country and Carrollwood.
Questions we get
Do you replace Tesla 12V batteries in South Tampa?
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 Tampa, FL. Call (813) 568-9904.
Do you replace the lithium low-voltage battery on newer Teslas in South Tampa?
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.