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The free batteries really must've skewed the data, assuming a regular consumer couldn't work out the same deal. Batteries are supposed to be a significant fract
by _bxg1 7y ago
The free batteries really must've skewed the data, assuming a regular consumer couldn't work out the same deal. Batteries are supposed to be a significant fraction of the cost of an electric car; analogous to replacing the engine in a combustion car.
- xbmcuser 7y agoBattery prices are still falling by about 10% a year. I don't think the cost of battery replacement would be that big a cost if it needs to be replaced after 10 years. You would get some money for your old battery as well.
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- secabeen 7y agoThe big question with any battery replacement is what the core credit is for the expended battery. If the battery costs $20k, but you get an $18k credit for surrendering the used battery, then it's not so bad. In theory, used car batteries would still be in fine shape to be used in fixed systems (like a whole-house battery, etc.) thus generating a nice core credit, but there just isn't enough data to know what that will look like in 10 years.
- _bxg1 7y ago> would still be in fine shape to be used in fixed systems I don't understand what you mean; if the charge they hold is a fraction of the original charge, or worse, who's going to be using them as-is? I'm sure there's value in recycling the various exotic materials they're made of, but I don't see how that would be anywhere near 90% of the original value
- dahfizz 7y agoIf space is not at a premium, then it's perfectly reasonable to buy twice as many half-efficient used batteries if you get them for cheap.