$50K to replace 2017 Ionic battery

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Ontario man told new battery would cost more than $50,000

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[onepunch]

Ontario man told new battery would cost more than $50,000

Too bad he didnt live in the US, because the 8-year battery warranty would have covered it.......

 

[milepost1]

Ontario man told new battery would cost more than $50,000

What's the point? A battery failed out of warranty? It happens, not often but happens. Also heard of ICE engines needing replacement just out of warranty. More to story, 42k-56k for whole new car, doubt 50k for battery. Unless costs more to replace battery than whole new car? FUD with 1 bad story with 1 bad car and 1 bad dealer. Could be dealer wanting them to buy new, or typical trying to fleece customer. New headline
DEALER FLEECES CUSTOMER 50K FOR NEW BATTERY

 

[DevSecOps]

Too bad he didnt live in the US, because the 8-year battery warranty would have covered it.......

If you would have read the article you would have seen that he exceeded the km on the battery warranty. Even in the USA the warranty is based on miles and years, whichever comes first. Additionally, the warranty in Canada is identical to that of the USA and also for 8 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km).

 

[Ghost Ryder]

Sure, the battery died after 100k miles, understandable. But why so much to replace? Tesla charge <10k to replace a M3 battery pack.

 

[BMT1071]

Too bad he didnt live in the US, because the 8-year battery warranty would have covered it.......

The car was out by mileage.

 

[BMT1071]

Sure, the battery died after 100k miles, understandable. But why so much to replace? Tesla charge <10k to replace a M3 battery pack.

Import parts are notoriously expensive. I'd like to see the quote to understand the breakdown of parts and labor. It's also $50K Canadian, so ~$36.5k US. Which is still a lot, of course. I hadn't heard that an M3 battery replacement was that low. I remember seeing stories about Model S replacement being well over $20k.

 

[superdave80]

In the video, it shows the estimate from the dealership ($44k for the pack itself). Looking online for the battery p/n, I found it for $23k. I wonder if this is a case of dealer adding the usual 50-100% markup on parts they buy.

Also, that's for the ENTIRE battery assembly. Looking at a parts diagram of the assembly, it appears you can buy the individual battery packs for $3k or 1.5K. This battery could probably be fixed for even less than the $23k. $50k is the 'we don't really want to do it because we don't know how' price...

 

[933233311602]

Too bad he didnt live in the US, because the 8-year battery warranty would have covered it.......

No: He was over the mile / kilometer limit.

 

[933233311602]

What's the point? A battery failed out of warranty?

The point is that a battery failure shortly after the warranty expired resulted in a repair cost so high that the car was worthless.

In a world where ICE vehicles can be resonably maintained for 10+ years after their warranties expire, this isn't a good look for EVs. No one wants a car that is un-repairable junk after just 8 years.

 

[BMT1071]

The point is that a battery failure shortly after the warranty expired resulted in a repair cost so high that the car was worthless.

In a world where ICE vehicles can be resonably maintained for 10+ years after their warranties expire, this isn't a good look for EVs. No one wants a car that is un-repairable junk after just 8 years.

There are plenty of ICE vehicles that the cost of a new engine would exceed the value of the vehicle at eight years old. This story is mostly scare tactic BS.

 

[RickMachE]

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[JRSNoVa]

The article also says Hyundai claims the vehicle was not fully diagnosed before it was scrapped. It might have been fixable for less if the buyer tried to appeal.

In any case, he bought a used EV out of warranty because of mileage. He took a risk and lost.

 

[933233311602]

In any case, he bought a used EV out of warranty because of mileage. He took a risk and lost.

Not correct. The car had warranty remaining when he bought it. The battery failed shortly after the car passed the 160,000 Km warranty limit.

 

[933233311602]

There are plenty of ICE vehicles that the cost of a new engine would exceed the value of the vehicle at eight years old. This story is mostly scare tactic BS.

A replacement engine is $5K. Not $50K.

I'm unsure of where you're seeing "mostly scare tactic BS". This case was literally investigated and reported by television media and the quoted, documented repair estimate was literally right there.

What will be the out-of-warranty replacement cost of the Mach E battery? That's a question long-term owners should be asking after learning of a 6 year old car that is junk when the battery fails.

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