As first generation Roadsters continue to age, we are seeing a huge uptick and interest in our ESS battery pack recovery services. Roadsters easily reach a dangerous battery state called a bricked condition if the charge routine is disrupted for a length of time, and the result is a battery that can no longer be charged through the charge port, rendering it dead or bricked.

Tesla offers a $30K battery upgrade option and no recovery option. Whereas independent companies like us offer battery recovery services which, in most cases, repairs the failed pack to a level where the Roadster charge port will recognize the pack and allow a charge. The more sophisticated Roadster battery management circuitry takes over and charges the pack.

Even a 3.0 Battery upgraded Roadster is vulnerable to bricking if a charge is not maintained. The same recovery procedures are used on a 3.0 pack. This recovery service cannot be done in the field, and customers ship their cars to us for the services described. We have a nationwide network of vehicle transporters who provide very competitive rates.

Initial Roadster battery pack life projection was 10 years. It is encouraging to see so many vehicles with original packs.