It is a well-known fact that many giant automobile manufacturers have abandoned traditional internal combustion cars and turned to electric vehicles. These tools, which are expected to revolutionize sustainability, are expected to become widespread in the coming years. However, some information about the batteries used in cars shows that the replacement of these parts can burn pockets.
First of all, let’s talk briefly about the batteries of electric cars. Most electric car batteries have a lifespan of 10 to 20 years. After this period, the batteries need to be replaced. In addition, if the batteries are damaged beyond repair, it may require replacement. An incident in China reveals that the cost of this change can be surprisingly high.
Almost twice the price of the car itself was asked for battery replacement.
According to the news of Motor1, a user living in China with the Polestar 2 model of the Swedish automaker Polestar took his car to the service after an accident. In the examinations, the battery pack of the vehicle was completely crushed; for this reason, it was seen that it was not suitable for use and it was decided that it should be changed.
After that, a demand of $ 79,200 was claimed from the owner of the car for battery replacement. The Polestar 2 is available in China for $43,000. This means that the charge for battery replacement is much higher than the price of the vehicle itself; It turns out that it is even close to twice as much.
According to sources from China, the user reached this price for Polestar after what happened. The company says that normally the price for the battery replacement is $57,900; however, he stated that such an amount may have been requested due to the extra costs of the vehicle. Even so, the normally $57,900 price reveals that you’ll have to pay more for the replacement than you paid for the car.
Do battery replacement fees exceed vehicle prices?
So, does this show that battery replacement for electric cars is much more expensive than the vehicle itself? According to the news, the user reached Xpeng, another electric car manufacturer after Polestar. This company, on the other hand, stated that the battery replacement fee of the P7 sedan model, which is worth 53 thousand dollars, is 14,500 dollars, and that it is not asked for a fee as expensive as Polestar. We also researched the battery replacement fees of some popular electric cars and compiled them below for you. Let’s add that these numbers are approximate prices and may vary according to the batteries of the vehicles.
| MODEL | PRICE | BATTERY CHANGE FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $46,900 | $20,000 |
| Tesla Model S | $104,000 | $30,000 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $46,800 | $18,000 |
| Kia EV6 | $43,000 | $6,000-7,000 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | $25,000 | $16,000 |
| Hyundai Kona EV | $35,000 | $6,000-7,000 |
| BMW i3 | $45,000 | $12,000-13,000$ |
Although there is a lot of different information circulating about the battery replacement of electric cars, you can see the prices of some popular models from above. These fees reveal that, with exceptions, the prices of batteries in cars do not exceed the price of the vehicle itself. However, it would not be wrong to say that the prices are not very low. In some cars, prices may exceed the original price of the vehicle. This reveals that battery replacement can burn users’ pockets. Finally, it should be noted that battery replacement may be covered by the warranty.
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