A warning light appeared on the instrument panel of Simrat Sooch's electric car, a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq. He was told he needed to buy a new battery — for $50,000.
I see people are already pointing to every reason it could not need a full battery replacement, and blaming dealership lack of support, but that also in itself is a deterrent for early adopters for what it’s worth.
Batteries degrade over time, and it’s not yet cost incentivized to recondition them. Battery tech just isn’t there yet at scale.
I see people are already pointing to every reason it could not need a full battery replacement, and blaming dealership lack of support, but that also in itself is a deterrent for early adopters for what it’s worth.
Batteries degrade over time, and it’s not yet cost incentivized to recondition them. Battery tech just isn’t there yet at scale.