An electric car owner was left shocked when they received a quote for replacing their car’s battery. The cost was so high that the owner ultimately decided to scrap the car instead of investing in a new battery. The owner had originally purchased the electric car with the intention of reducing their carbon footprint and saving money on gas. However, the unexpected expense of a new battery proved to be too much for the owner to bear.
This unfortunate situation highlights one of the key challenges facing electric car owners – the high cost of battery replacement. While Electric cars are promoted as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional gas-powered vehicles, the reality is that maintenance and repairs can be quite expensive.
For this particular owner, the shock of the battery cost was enough to make them reconsider their decision to own an electric car. It serves as a cautionary tale for other electric car owners to carefully consider the potential costs of ownership before making the switch to electric.
Watch an interesting video on this topic: Electric Car Owner SHOCKED by Battery Cost. Scraps car instead!
In this video we’re looking at a story from Canada land about Hyundai owner who had a bit of a shock when asking for a price to replace his battery. #EV #ElectricCar #Hyundai #Canada
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