Battery boost for a 2020 Tesla Model 3
Battery boost for the 2020 Tesla Model 3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 16.0 to 17.9 kWh/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2020 Tesla Model 3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MPG city (US) | 138 MPGe | 121 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 124 MPGe | 113 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 131 MPGe | 118 MPGe |
| Charge at 240 V | 9.3 hours | 10 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$588 | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at 15 cents a kWh) | $480 | $538 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2020 Tesla Model 3
- NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 452 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance (216), unknown or other (81) and vehicle speed control (69). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V507000 | 2026-08-04 | exterior lighting:headlights | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective... |
| 24V935000 | 2024-12-17 | tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the... |
| 24V376000 | 2024-05-28 | seat belts:front:warning light/devices | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... |
| 24V153000 | 2024-02-27 | forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141,... |
| 24V051000 | 2024-01-30 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply... |
| 23V838000 | 2023-12-12 | electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's... |
| 23V085000 | 2023-02-15 | steering:automated/adaptive steering | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through... |
| 22V798000 | 2022-10-21 | seat belts:rear/other:anchorage | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service. |
| 22V702000 | 2022-09-19 | visibility:power window devices and controls | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 22V263000 | 2022-04-18 | electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." |
| 22V235000 | 2022-04-12 | forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to... |
| 22V169000 | 2022-03-18 | back over prevention:display function | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the... |
| 22V063000 | 2022-02-04 | forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to... |
| 22V045000 | 2022-02-01 | seat belts:front | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle... |
| 22V037000 | 2022-01-27 | steering:automated/adaptive steering | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. |
| 21V846000 | 2021-10-29 | forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system. |
| 21V834000 | 2021-10-25 | air bags:side/window:curtain | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021, 2023 Model 3 vehicles. The left and/or right side curtain air bag may have been improperly secured to the roof rail, which could result in a twisted air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard... |
| 21V835000 | 2021-10-25 | suspension:critical fasteners | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. |
| 21V387000 | 2021-05-25 | service brakes, hydraulic:critical fasteners | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim. |
| 21V389000 | 2021-05-25 | seat belts:critical fasteners | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
Searching for battery boost for the 2020 Tesla Model 3? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The electric motor does the work, through a 1-speed automatic.
What CarmaCars does here
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Get an offer
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
The 2020 Tesla Model 3 trims in Canada
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