Global High Voltage Certification Requirements
Tesla Service Technicians are to be trained accordingly and hold the required certifications (per region) to perform service actions on High Voltage components.
The table below lays out the required competencies, certifications, and related training.
Tesla Service Technicians can refer to the Wire page for the most up-to-date information.
Tesla recommends that Independent or third-party service providers complete a certificated automotive EV High Voltage training to achieve comparable certification.
Warning: Always refer to the latest regional service procedures, use appropriate well maintained tools, and exercise caution with a focus on safety when servicing High Voltage systems and components.
| Component Service Action | Required Certification | Subject Matter for Third Party Service Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Perform Vehicle High Voltage Disablement Procedures, Service or Replace external HV Harnesses and HV Connectors , HV Battery, Charge Port Components, PTC Heater, A/C Compressor, Drive Units, and Inverters, for all Tesla vehicles. | North America High Voltage Repair Certification I | High Voltage Safety Awareness High Voltage Measurements |
| Replace Pyrotechnic Fuse within HV Battery 2.0 only for 2016-2020 Model S and 2015-2020 Model X vehicles | North America High Voltage Repair Certification III or North America Hybrid Pyrotechnic Fuse Replacement |
High Voltage Safety Awareness High Voltage Measurements High Voltage Fuses |
| Replace Ancillary Bay Components within the HV Battery for Model 3, Model 3 2024+, Model Y, Model Y Structural Pack, 2021+ Model S, 2021+ Model X, and Cybertruck vehicles. | North America High Voltage Repair Certification II | High Voltage Safety Awareness High Voltage Measurements High Voltage Fuses High Voltage Power Switches |
| Replace Ancillary Bay Components, and Pyrotechnic Fuse within HV Battery 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 for 2012-2020 Model S and 2015-2020 Model X vehicles Discharge any HV Battery using the Red Discharger Tool | North America High Voltage Repair Certification III | High Voltage Safety Awareness High Voltage Measurements High Voltage Fuses High Voltage Power Switches High Voltage Battery Discharging |