For a while now, Tesla has had a recurring issue with its 12-volt batteries, especially in Model S and Model X. They have a tendency to die pretty fast — or seemingly faster than in other vehicles.

Tesla Model S Plaid specs 390 miles (628 km) of EPA est. range battery capacity: N/A 450V battery system (nominal) 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 1.99 seconds (*with rollout subtracted) 1/4 Mile 9.23@155 ...

Most recently, however, Tesla's Elon Musk announced that the new, refreshed Model S/Model X will be factory-equipped with a lithium-ion 12V auxiliary battery.

The latest niggle Captain Slow experienced with the Model S 100D is the 12-volt battery, which can go flat if the vehicle is left to charge for an extended period and the lithium-ion battery is ...

In a Tesla Model Y or Model 3 that is in some respects a glimpse of the future of motoring, you’ll find something surprising: a version of the same old cumbersome 12-volt lead-acid battery ...

AMD Ryzen chip that is powering the media computer in the new Model S and Model X and the Model Y Performance made in China. Also, the lead-acid 12v battery will change to a Li-ion battery system.

The Model S battery pack sits in a thermal testing chamber. Tesla Tesla decided to package it in the floor of the car, contributing to the vehicle's handling by keeping its center of gravity low ...