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Now that the warm fuzzy feeling of eco righteousness has worn off reality sets in. Virtually zero value for trade in. Mountains of burned out batteries too expensive to replace and frantic consumers watching them turn into bricks.
Automakers Need to Start Worrying About the Batteries Lurking in Older EVs - The Truth About Cars
Automotive News highlighted this fact in an interview with an early adopter named Ravi Kan-ade. Since purchasing his 2012 Nissan Leaf SL, he’s watched its charging capacity diminish by half over 60,000 miles of driving. That’s not ideal, especially considering the car’s 24-kWh battery started out with an operational range of just 84 miles. He’s dying for the refurbishment option.
Automakers Need to Start Worrying About the Batteries Lurking in Older EVs - The Truth About Cars
Automotive News highlighted this fact in an interview with an early adopter named Ravi Kan-ade. Since purchasing his 2012 Nissan Leaf SL, he’s watched its charging capacity diminish by half over 60,000 miles of driving. That’s not ideal, especially considering the car’s 24-kWh battery started out with an operational range of just 84 miles. He’s dying for the refurbishment option.