Tesla hacker fixes a Model S battery for 75% less than Tesla

Tesla hacker fixes a Model S battery for 75 percent less than what Tesla charges

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Tyler Hoover, a Youtuber, purchased a 2013 Tesla Model S for his upcoming video, but realized that the battery is not holding its charge.

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Hoover took the unwarranted vehicle to a Tesla certified technician only to find that the entire battery replacement would cost him $22,500.

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Hoover came to Rich Benoit seeking help, a well-known Tesla hacker, Youtuber and a strong right-to-repair advocate.

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Benoit was able to find someone who fixed the battery for around $5,000. That is 75% off what Tesla wanted!

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Benoit made a video about the $5,000 repair that gained the attention of the Tesla fans defending the company.

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The fans accused Benoit of lying about the repair cost and also said that his “cheap” repair wouldn’t last a year.

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The receipt shown in the video was from 2019 and the fans wondered why they're stirring the pot after over two years?

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Benoit posted a follow-up video with more evidence backing up his claim. Many customers even posted about the appalling battery prices on the official Tesla forums.

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Benoit even responded to Tesla fans with the official price of the battery found on the official Tesla EPC which is $22,500.

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As companies are making it harder for everyday folks to fix their equipment themselves, stronger right-to-repair legislations are needed.

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