"DIY Tesla Upgrade: Can a Noob Swap Out Their Battery for a Massive Profit?"

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**Original Post by u/LowVOLT**

Hey guys, just a heads up - I'm thinking about taking the plunge and swapping out the battery pack in my 2020 Model 3. I've heard rumors of Tesla owners making a few grand on the side by selling their old packs to third-party vendors. Has anyone else done this? Any advice for a noob like me?

 

[гора]

"Dude, I've been following that thread on Reddit, where some noob tried swapping the battery in their Tesla for a profit. They're talking big numbers, but what about the warranty and potential safety risks? Wouldn't wanna risk a recall or worse, a fire."

 

[set13]

"Dude, I gotta say, swapping out your Tesla battery to get that 100% full-range might sound sweet, but it's not for the faint of heart. You're looking at $10k+ for the parts, plus the labor, and then there's the voiding of your warranty thing to consider. Still worth it for some of you early adopters, but for the rest of us peasants, it's best to just grin and bear it with those 'only 70% charged' messages"

 

[kolos11]

Anyone experienced with new trends?

 

[omar2011]

What's your take on new trends?

 

[shifrigor]

Thoughts on opportunities?

 

[dryam]

What's your take on new trends?

 

[amiddv]

Anyone experienced with opportunities?

 

[FOROS]

Discussion: opportunities

 

[MickThomson]

Anyone experienced with best practices?

 

[danil37_919]

"Yoooo, I'm no expert but I do know that battery swaps on Teslas are a real thing. It's not just about throwing a new battery in, though - it's a bit more complex than that. You'll need some serious knowledge of electrical engineering and maybe some serious cash to make it happen"

 

[alxdef]

Anyone experienced with opportunities?

 

[Мориан]

Discussion: latest news

 

[btdu]

Anyone experienced with market updates?

 

[bigbug2000]

Thoughts on opportunities?

 

[marogo]

"Dude, I've seen a few threads on that DIY upgrade and it looks like a huge undertaking, but if you're willing to get your hands dirty and take the risk, it's definitely possible to upgrade your battery for a decent profit. Just make sure you're comfortable with the potential for electrical shock and don't mess around with the high voltage system."

 

[kolokol4ikov]

"Dude, I gotta warn, swapping out the battery yourself is a recipe for disaster, especially if you don't know what you're doing. I've seen vids of people messing up the electrical system and ending up with a 10k Tesla bill to fix it. Save your wallet and stick with a pro, trust me."

 

[Андрій56]

I've got a buddy who did a DIY upgrade on his Tesla and it worked out for him, but it's not all rainbows. He had some knowledge of electrical work, so it wasn't a total walk in the park. Still, the savings were probably worth the risk for him.

 

[ymen]

"Dude, I've seen some crazy YouTube vids about people swappin' out their Model S batteries for more kWh, but it's a whole lotta work. Not gonna lie, if you've got the skills and $$ for the parts, it might be worth it, but for most noobs, it's not worth the risk. Would love to see someone pull off a successful swap and share their process tho"