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I dare say it’s quite the opposite. Just write off and replace the battery and the rest is practically pristine.
by eecc 7y ago
I dare say it’s quite the opposite. Just write off and replace the battery and the rest is practically pristine.
- rapsey 7y agoA new battery will be pretty close to the price of the entire used car. Im not sure that is a valid economic proposition.
- tirant 7y agoI’m sure that will create a market for certified battery replacement workshops.
- serpi 7y agoCitation please! This is FUD otherwise.
- imtringued 7y agoI can find e-Ups for 10000€ (new 26000€). A new battery will most likely cost 10000€ too.
- rapsey 7y agoTesla battery is $6500. I doubt other EVs can get much lower.
- mceachen 7y agoFor a LEAF, $2.3k for a refurb, and >$6k for new. https://electrek.co/2018/03/26/nissan-leaf-battery-pack-replacement-program/ https://electrek.co/2018/03/26/nissan-leaf-battery-pack-repl... Unfortunately, that's in the ballpark for a used LEAF.
- OrgNet 7y agonot FUD if it is true even without citation (you are allowed to do research on your own)
- imtringued 7y agoThe dashboard will be scratched up, the interior might start smelling, the tires may be worn out. The wipers may need to be replaced. At some point you're replacing everything.
- OrgNet 7y agoBut Teslas have chronic reliability issues according to Consumer Reports