How to File a Tesla Battery Warranty Claim in Florida
Use the free tool — BatteryCheck
What the battery warranty covers
Tesla's battery warranty is often described as 8 years, with a promise that the battery keeps at least 70% of its original capacity during that time. This guide only uses that fact. Ask Tesla or check your own warranty paperwork to confirm the exact terms for your car, model year, and region.
What counts as "normal" degradation
Some loss of range compared to when the car was new is expected. This guide does not have a specific normal percentage number to give you beyond the 70%-retention promise in the warranty. What's normal depends on your miles, age, and how the car is used. Confirm with Tesla service or a professional what is normal for your specific car.
What to gather before you file a claim
- What the car shows for rated range now
- What the car showed for rated range when new
- Current mileage
- Year and model
- Any service estimate you've already received
Having these numbers ready, in writing, makes your case easier to explain and easier for a service advisor to take seriously.
How to open a service case that gets taken seriously
Bring your numbers — rated range now vs. new, mileage, year, and model — in writing, or bring your service estimate. A clear, written comparison is easier to review than a vague description like "it feels like less range." This guide does not have Tesla's exact filing steps or forms; confirm the exact process with Tesla or a professional.
What we don't know
This guide does not have your car's specific degradation number, Florida statute numbers, deadlines, or any dollar estimate for repairs. It also does not have a list of Tesla service center locations or filing forms. This is not legal, medical, or tax advice. Always confirm details with Tesla or a qualified professional before making decisions.
What to do next
BatteryCheck is a free tool. Type what your car shows — rated range now vs. new, mileage, year, and model — or paste your service estimate. The tool works out the degradation math from your own numbers, explains how the 8-year / 70%-retention warranty applies, and helps you frame a service case. It is not a diagnosis and is not affiliated with Tesla.