25k to replace batteries

[JerryETX]

Came across an article that talks about battery replacement costs for the EV Ram. I’m sure this is with the extended range battery option but they’re saying about $25,000 to replace the batteries. This is sure not something a dealer will ever bring up and apparently it’s something not many EV buyers think about. I can’t help but think if this number was better known by potential buyers EV sales wouldn’t be where they are especially with the larger vehicles with bigger batteries.

Pretty interesting info in the article.

https://**************/ram-1500-revs-229-kwh-battery-could-cost-25k-to-replace/

 

[Daw14]

Makes any trade-in just about worthless , if you have put any amount of miles on it .

 

[NETim]

Just about the time you think you're going to break even on fossil fuel prices, BAM! Battery replacement. Of course, the crazy people in DC, who think we're made of money, could always work to make fuel even more expensive.

And they probably will.

Eventually $25K for batteries will seem cheap.

 

[NCRaineman]

The average vehicle on American roads is 12.5 years old, and that number gets a little higher every year thanks to the ongoing govt war on the middle class.

The average EV battery only lasts ten years.

I'll let you do the math there, but the answer is yet another reason why EVs don't make sense for most drivers.

 

[zrock]

EV'S do not make sense for most people.. by the time you figure battery pricing and other failures that have not been seen yet, proper power to operate your charging station. It turns out more expensive that any fuel veh. Not to mention the costs we do not see like shipping and disposal of the old battery. I find it quite funny that city/town's have purchased these veh for their city workers in some places and they never move..

 

[JerryETX]

The average vehicle on American roads is 12.5 years old, and that number gets a little higher every year thanks to the ongoing govt war on the middle class.

The average EV battery only lasts ten years.

I'll let you do the math there, but the answer is yet another reason why EVs don't make sense for most drivers.

I’ve been scratching my head for a while now on EV’s mostly on the larger SUV’s and trucks. The costs combined with what it takes to drive one like a truck (charging time and frequency) just doesn’t come close to making sense to me.

 

[Swezey23]

Newer technology brings newer problems to solve.

Just because there isn't an apparent solution to you or others, doesn't mean one isn't already known or in the works.

 

[Lsujker]

People know this. Why depreciation is so high. Nothing new. A full electric vehicle is a good option for some but would consider a lease or short term ownership. People won’t be restoring teslas like 69 chargers years from now.

 

[markabby]

i'd never buy any EV, i would only lease it. Let the dealer deal with all the problems.

more importantly, never EVER buy a used one from anyone.