Tesla

Tesla Model S 60 kWh pack (2013-2015)

NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) cells from Panasonic · 60 kWh · used in 1 model variant.

Pack reference

NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) · Panasonic · Panasonic 18650 cells in liquid-cooled modules; module count not published for this pack

About the pack

Capacity

60 kWh

as published

Fast charge

—

limited data

Warranty floor

—

see OEM warranty book

Pack overview

ChemistryNCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum)

Cell supplierPanasonic

Cell format18650 cylindrical

CoolingLiquid (ethylene glycol and water)

ArchitecturePanasonic 18650 cells in liquid-cooled modules; module count not published for this pack

Warranty 8 yr / 125k mi

Known issues

Medium

Tesla's Model S warranty covered the 60 kWh battery for 8 years or 125,000 miles, against 8 years with unlimited miles on the larger packs. It excluded loss of battery energy or power over time.

OEM warranty

Low

The 40 kWh Model S sold for 2013 used this pack. Tesla said buyers who ordered the 40 would receive the 60 kWh pack with range limited by software to 40 kWh.

Manufacturer

Medium

NHTSA reviewed a petition over battery software updates on 2012-2016 Model S cars and denied it in September 2021 (DP19-005). Tesla had installed firmware that can limit maximum battery voltage on cars with heavy Supercharging histories, and it had been enabled on about 2,062 of 61,781 cars by August 2021. NHTSA counted 59 complaints of reduced capacity or charging speed and said later updates restored some or all of the capacity.

NHTSA investigation

Low

NHTSA investigated 2012-2013 Model S cars after road debris struck the battery and caused fires (PE13-037, November 2013 to March 2014). Tesla raised the ride height by software and added three underbody shield components in a free service campaign, and NHTSA closed the investigation without identifying a defect trend.

NHTSA investigation

Low

NHTSA 14V-006 (January 2014) covers model year 2013 Model S cars delivered with certain NEMA 14-50 adapters for the mobile charging connector. The adapter, cord or wall outlet could overheat during charging. This recall concerns the charging equipment, not the battery pack.

NHTSA recall

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 125k mi.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Vehicles using this pack

Tesla Model S

2013-2015 · Model S 60 (rear-wheel drive), and the 2013 Model S 40, a software-limited 60 kWh pack

139-270 miEPA range

89-101MPGe

Full reliability page →

Pack family

Tesla Model S 60 kWh pack (2013-2015) is part of the tesla-sx-legacy family. Related packs:

Tesla Model S 70 kWh pack (2015-2016) · NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) · 70 kWh
Tesla Model S / Model X 75 kWh pack (2016-2019) · NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) · 75 kWh
Tesla Model S 85 kWh pack (2012-2016) · NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) · 85 kWh
Tesla Model S / Model X 90 kWh pack (2015-2017) · NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) · 90 kWh
Tesla Model S / Model X 100 kWh pack (2016-2020) · NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) · 100 kWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Tesla Model S 60 kWh pack (2013-2015)?

The Tesla Model S 60 kWh pack (2013-2015) uses NCA (nickel-cobalt-aluminum) chemistry. Cells are supplied by Panasonic. Cell format: 18650 cylindrical. Pack architecture: Panasonic 18650 cells in liquid-cooled modules; module count not published for this pack.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 125,000 miles. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.

How much does this pack degrade over time?

Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Tesla Model S 60 kWh pack (2013-2015) battery warranty runs 8 years / 125,000 miles, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.

Which vehicles use the Tesla Model S 60 kWh pack (2013-2015)?

Tesla Model S 2013-2015 (Model S 60 (rear-wheel drive), and the 2013 Model S 40, a software-limited 60 kWh pack).