TESLA Roadster Alternator replacement Cost
2008–2012 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$691–$5.7k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The alternator charges the battery and powers the electrical system while the engine is running. Warning signs include a battery warning light, dimming headlights, or a car that won't start after short trips. TESLA Roadster alternator replacement typically costs $691–$5707 at an independent garage.
Typical parts included
- Alternator
- Alternator voltage regulator
What affects the price
- OEM vs remanufactured alternator unit
- Output amperage (higher on models with heavy electrical loads)
- Accessibility in the engine bay—some require partial disassembly
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Alternator replacement on a TESLA Roadster typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a TESLA Roadster, this is typically needed typically every 80,000–150,000 miles; replacement is usually on failure rather than a set schedule.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the TESLA Roadster
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$625–$1.2k
- ABS sensor replacement$257–$478
- ABS system bleeding$206–$382
- AC compressor clutch replacement$515–$955
- AC compressor replacement$551–$1.0k
Alternator replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$315–$585
- BMW Z4 Roadster$315–$585
- SAAB 9-3 Convertible$315–$585
- AUDI A4 Cabriolet$315–$585
- CHEVROLET Camaro Convertible$378–$702
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