How long do Tesla drive units last?

According to SolarReviews, the current batteries in Teslas are designed to last for 300,000 to 500,000 miles. After that point, the battery will likely need to be replaced. SolarReviews points out that a Tesla battery might still work beyond 500,000 miles, although with a reduced range per charge.

How much does a Tesla drive unit cost?

An EV West representative told EV fan Robert Straith that the new crate motor unit, which should be available in a month or two, will cost around $30,000, and estimated that adding a battery pack and other necessary components could bring the cost of a complete powertrain to around $50,000.

How often do Tesla Motors need to be replaced?

Early Tesla Model S motors have had reliability issues. Now, a new analysis of data provided to Plug-In America by 327 owners of early Tesla Model S cars suggests that as many as two-thirds of those early Model S drivetrains will need to be replaced within 60,000 miles.

What is the drive unit?

The mechanism that imparts the reciprocating motion to a shaker conveyor trough line. The term is frequently shortened to drive, such as shaker drive, uphill drive, etc. Ref: Jones, 1.

Does the Tesla Model S have a drive unit problem?

Apparently not. Motor Trend magazine’s long-term test Model S has also had drive-unit problems. During a routine maintenance visit, a Tesla service tech noticed a funny sound during a test drive, and the drive unit was replaced. Tesla Model S: the magazine’s Car of the Year indeed.

Does Tesla replace the motor and drive unit under warranty?

Under warranty, Tesla replaced the drive unit, which is essentially the car’s entire drivetrain–motor, inverter, and gearbox. Tesla Model S electric motor and drive unit [photo posted by user Tam to Tesla Motors forum]

What is Tesla doing to improve the drive system?

Elon is now talking about building a power train that will last a million miles and I believe Tesla continues to put significant energy into improving the drive units. Tesla continues to honor the warranty and is proactively replacing drive units that show early signs of problems.

Do Model S owners need drive unit replacements?

While the poll only represents a small sample of Model S owners, one might draw significance in the numbers as the density circles around owners needing a drive unit replacement at relatively low mileage, and without any harsh driving prior to failure. The polls also give insight to the motive behind each drive unit replacement.