Tesla Model Y key fob battery
6 of the 7 model years listed for the Tesla Model Y have a proven battery. The most common answer is CR2032. Rows below run oldest to newest; a year can appear twice when the car came with more than one kind of key.
- 2020-2024Key fob
CR2032
Owner's manual: tesla.com (checked Nov 1, 2026)
Find CR2032 on Amazon - 2025Key fob
CR2032
Owner's manual: tesla.com (checked Nov 1, 2026)
Find CR2032 on Amazon - 2026Key fob
Not confirmed yet
Changing the battery
Separate remote fob
- A separate fob has no key blade inside, so it opens with nothing but a coin or a small screwdriver.
- Turn it over: some older fobs use one small screw, newer ones just clip. Pry at the seam once any screw is out.
- Swap the cell or cells, keeping the same side up as the old ones.
- Snap the case shut and watch for the lights to flash when you press lock at the car.
A CR2032 is 20 mm across and 3.2 mm thick. CR2032, CR2025 and CR2016 share the same width but not the same thickness, so a swap between them can leave a loose contact or a case that will not close.
Keep spare coin cells away from small children. A swallowed coin cell can burn the throat within hours; if it happens, go to an emergency room at once.