How Much Is an Electric Car (EV) Battery to Replace?
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Average Electric Car Battery Cost
Cost By EV
BMW i3: $16,000 Chevy Bolt: $16,000 Chevy Volt: $4,000 Hyundai Ioniq: $2,800 Nissan Leaf: $3,500 to $9,500 Tesla Model 3: Up to $12,000 Tesla Model S: $12,000 to $22,000 VW e-Golf: Over $23,000
How Long Your EV Battery Will Last
Signs Your EV Battery Is Going Bad
Charge signals that keep changing: If your battery shows that it’s fully charged, but then minutes later looks like it’s been drained, it may be failing. Low battery level after the car is parked for a while: If the battery is consistently dead in the morning after being parked overnight, you may have a bad battery. The fan is always running: This could signal that the battery is overheating, which could cause it to die sooner than later.
Can You Repair It Yourself?
Do Extended Warranties Cover EV Batteries?
Added Costs to Be Aware Of
Alternative Funding Options for Replacing an EV Battery
Credit card
Personal line of credit
Personal loans
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