More efficient manufacturing, falling battery costs and intense competition are lowering sticker prices for battery-powered models to within striking distance of gasoline cars.

  • PM_ME_YOUR_ZOD_RUNES@sh.itjust.works
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    9 months ago

    I read that the issue with used EV’s is that you eventually need to replace the battery pack which can sometimes cost you as much as the car.

    Edit: Seems I was misinformed. Glad to hear that replacing EV batteries is not much of a concern.

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      9 months ago

      If it’s even possible. I’ve personally swapped the main battery pack on a Gen 1 Prius. Not easy, but more tedious than technical. Lifting the assembled unit was a hell of a chore but a coulple strapping dudes managed it. Reconditioned cells are available in a lot of places. I’ve had a Nissan Leaf and would get another one, but even finding a battery, let alone any info on swapping it was pretty much impossible.