How much does an EV battery replacement cost, anyway?
And is it even a good idea?
Good morning, dear readers. A shorter update than usual today because I'm off on a plane yet again here in just a few hours, and as much as I love you, I'd rather spend my time snuggling with my puppy than writing sweet nothings to you. (Even though you are surely the better smelling option. Our little guy is overdue for a bath.)
I can't tell ya what I'm flying off to drive this week, nor can I share any details about what I was wheeling around Tahoe this past week either. I'm sorry to be a tease, but that's how these programs shake out sometimes.
What I can tell you all about is my latest piece of EV myth-busting that appeared online and has already resulted in a fair few cranky emails from anti-EV zealots. They are, per usual, upset because my findings don't fall in line with the memes they're gleefully sharing on social media websites.
You've probably seen them: Posts decrying battery replacements for EVs as prohibitively expensive, so much that they'll bankrupt you, drain your meager retirement funds, and put such a heavy financial burden on your family that your future generations will rue the day that you, poor soul, drove off the lot in your new Rivian or Tesla or whatever.
The truth, of course, is not so dire. I spoke with some experts who know a thing or two about the process. I also priced out actual battery replacements for some of the most common EVs on the road. Are they cheap? No, but I was honestly surprised at how inexpensive some are. A Nissan Leaf? As little as $5,000. Tesla Model S 75? $6,000.
Yes, the batteries on newer EVs can and do cost more, but there's an important thing those anti-EV memes never seem to point out: EV batteries here in the U.S. are covered by at least an eight-year warranty. Some are even more generous than that.
Anyhow, those are the highlights, but if you want all the details, head on over to read the full piece here:
Debunking Myths About What Happens When EV Batteries Go Bad - MotorTrend
That's all for me for now. My pup, Koopa, has finished his breakfast, and his poor stuffed sheep doesn't stand a chance if I don't go give him something else to chew on. He's already eviscerated one plush ewe this weekend, and I just don’t know if I can stand to see that kind of carnage again.
Until next time, do good, and be well.
