Hey there, Tesla enthusiasts! Today, I have a wild story to share with you all. It’s Shawn here with another Tesla video, but this time, things took an unexpected turn. My battery died on me while I was driving home late on a Saturday night, and let me tell you, it was quite the ordeal.
I was about 11 or 12 miles away from my house when I noticed that I had 34 miles of range left on my screen. Now, that should have been plenty to get me home, but out of nowhere, I started getting warnings that the car was shutting down. Shutting down with 34 miles left? I couldn’t believe it. There were no prior warning signs or notifications, so I quickly exited the highway to find a safe place to park.
This wasn’t my first time experiencing a dead battery in my Tesla, but this time felt different. I was very aware of my range, the watts per mile, and I had been in touch with Tesla regarding the situation. They agreed to cover the cost of a tow truck on goodwill, which was a relief. However, the wait for the tow truck turned into a long and frustrating ordeal. It seemed like there were no tow trucks available that were familiar with Tesla vehicles, so I had to call my insurance company for roadside assistance.
After a long night of waiting and uncertainty, the tow truck finally arrived, and I was able to get my car back home. The next day, I received a call from the Tesla service center informing me that my battery had gone bad and needed to be replaced. I was shocked. I had been running through different scenarios in my head, but a faulty battery was not something I had anticipated.
Tesla has ordered a new battery for me, but here’s the kicker – they no longer make the 60 kilowatt hour battery pack that my car originally had. The technician suggested that I could potentially get a 75 kilowatt hour battery software downgraded to a 60. Now, I have a decision to make – stick with the 60 or pay extra to upgrade to the 75.
The good news is that the battery replacement is covered under warranty, so at least I won’t have to foot the bill for this unexpected expense. The timeline for getting the new battery could range from two weeks to two months, so I’ll have to be extra cautious with my range in the meantime.
So, what do you think I should do? Keep it at the 60 or upgrade to the 75? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for tuning in, and I’ll see you in the next video. Stay charged up, Tesla fam!
