Tesla Model S alternator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $219
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S alternator?
Asking prices from 4 salvage yards in 4 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model S alternator
What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →
Price summary
A used Tesla Model S alternator costs $50 to $500, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 8 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2023 (3 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$125
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$1254 listings
Grade XUngraded$200–$5004 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$125 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $200–$500 | 4 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$125
Ungraded$500
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$500 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S alternator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$575
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using only Tesla Model S
4 listings$200$50 – $500Non-Interchange search using Tesla Model S and similar models
4 listings$200$50 – $500Model-year comparison
What does a Tesla Model S alternator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S alternator cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S alternator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 55% above the Ford F150 ($129), 41% above the Ford F250 ($142), and 100% above the Ram 1500 ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used alternator: what to check
- Ask for the amperage rating. The same vehicle can ship with multiple outputs.
- Bench-tested units are worth a small premium; ask for the test result.
- Check pulley type (solid vs clutched) matches your old unit.
- Low-mileage donors matter less here than test results. Brushes wear by hours, not miles.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Tesla Model S parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$218median
$40$881
02wide ±193%
Engine
$2,000median
$385$8,099
03wide ±111%
Brake Caliper
$215median
$45$522
04wide ±168%
Air Bag
$216median
$75$800
05wide ±81%
Tail Light
$250median
$80$483
06wide ±98%
Strut
$321median
$56$684
07wide ±138%
Door Assembly
$600median
$195$1,850
08wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$495median
$150$1,250
09wide ±99%
Axle Shaft
$250median
$49$546
10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
$200$1,058
11wide ±120%
Wheels
$299median
$75$792
12wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S alternator prices
Alternatorcompare
FordF150vsTeslaModelS
F150$129
S$200
$71 diff4,646 listings
AlternatorcompareFordF250vsTeslaModelS
F250$142
S$200
$58 diff3,458 listings
AlternatorcompareRam1500vsTeslaModelS
1500$100
S$200
$100 diff3,248 listings
AlternatorcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsTeslaModelS
Cherokee$100
S$200
$100 diff3,028 listings
AlternatorcompareFordExplorervsTeslaModelS
Explorer$115
S$200
$85 diff2,932 listings
AlternatorcompareFordEdgevsTeslaModelS
Edge$85
S$200
$115 diff2,853 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±183%
BMW X3
$126median
$40$500
BMWwide ±143%
BMW X5
$126median
$40$400
Chevywide ±182%
Chevy Equinox
$80median
$30$321
Chevywide ±217%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$25$350
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$125median
$30$395
Chevywide ±135%
Chevy Tahoe
$162median
$35$474
Chevywide ±199%
Chevy Traverse
$93median
$30$400
Dodgewide ±213%
Dodge Challenger
$85median
$25$387
Dodgewide ±215%
Dodge Charger
$86median
$25$395
Dodgewide ±176%
Dodge Durango
$105median
$25$395
Fordwide ±215%
Ford Edge
$85median
$20$385
Fordwide ±203%
Ford Escape
$101median
$25$435
Common questions
Tesla Model S alternator FAQ
How much is a used alternator for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $200 across 8 priced listings from 4 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S alternator?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S alternator replacement typically runs $295–$575 all-in: the median used alternator for this model lists at $200, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Tesla Model S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model S alternator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S alternator fitments across 2015, 2016, 2023. Searching all 3 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.