New 85's appear to be a 350V pack that is a 100kWh with 2 of the 16 modules removed (14/16*100=88kWh). Reports are that the pack is closer to a 90 than an 85. Some lucky people have gotten new ones for warranty replacements: New 85kWH battery for my 2013 P85+Hey I hope you are right on this...I personally would not mind buying a battery every 8-10 years for 20k or so BUT only if it is a new one!
This does not seem to jibe with the fact that they do not manufacture these batteries anymore. Are you suggesting they kept enough in stock and they are sitting there for 5+ years on shelves in case we are willing to buy?
I was always under the impression that Tesla modular design (skateboard) would easily allow to install newer batteries in older cars.
I got an old 400V refurb for a replacement - 1088815-01-E - 251 miles at 100% before replacement, 251 miles after.