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Tesla

Tesla Model Y Standard Range pack (2021)

Lithium-ion (cathode not published) cells · 56.9 kWh · used in 1 model variant.

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Pack reference

Lithium-ion (cathode not published) · 360 volts and 158 Ah as declared to EPA; 341 kg
About the pack
Capacity
56.9 kWh
as published
Fast charge
—
limited data
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 8 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion (cathode not published)
Cell supplierNot published
Cell formatNot published
Voltage (nominal)360 V
CoolingLiquid
Architecture360 volts and 158 Ah as declared to EPA; 341 kg
Warranty 8 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

Low
Tesla publishes no capacity for this pack. Its EPA filing declares 360 volts and 158 amp-hours, about 56.9 kWh, in a 341 kg battery, and the car delivered 54.8 kWh in the full-discharge test.
Medium
Tesla's documents disagree on this battery's warranty mileage. The warranty booklet gives Standard Range cars 8 years or 100,000 miles with 70% capacity retention, while Tesla's Model Y page in February 2021 listed 120,000 miles under the Standard Range battery.

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 / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

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

Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls

Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.

23V434000 Jun 19, 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.

Consequence: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

Filed against: Tesla Model Y 2021-2022

For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.

Pack family

Tesla Model Y Standard Range pack (2021) is part of the tesla-2170 family. Related packs:

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemistry is the Tesla Model Y Standard Range pack (2021)?

The Tesla Model Y Standard Range pack (2021) uses Lithium-ion (cathode not published) chemistry. Tesla has not named a cell supplier for this pack. Cell format has not been disclosed. Pack architecture: 360 volts and 158 Ah as declared to EPA; 341 kg.

What is the warranty on this pack?

8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. 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 Y Standard Range pack (2021) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, 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 Y Standard Range pack (2021)?

Tesla Model Y 2021-2022 (Standard Range (rear-wheel drive)).

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