How much does it cost to replace a battery in an EV?

How much does it cost to replace the battery in an EV? I compare seven electric car prices and their respective battery replacement prices to see which EV offers the best value, in terms of battery cost. See our full report here for more details: drivingenthusiast.com.au/2024...
Electric vehicles compared in this video:
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S
79.2kWh battery
Price when new: AU$189,800
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery
Price when new: AU$114,900
2023 Kia EV6 Air
77.4kWh battery
Price when new: AU$72,590
2023 MG ZS Long Range
72.6kWh battery
Price when new: $46,990
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range
64.8kWh battery
Price when new: AU$58,000
2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance
75kWh battery
Price when new: AU$95,358
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[@iggynor5007]

The MG and the Kona are outrageous to the point that it doesn't make any sense to buy them!

[@dingus2218]

We salute you for the research that went into this one, mate! Hyundai Kona battery cost gave me a good old giggle.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Thanks mate

[@garageblitztv3215]

Battery Warranty: it’s worth reading the EV battery warranty before purchasing … most have substantial exclusions and very large “acceptable” battery degradation, or loss of range. Some vehicles also monitor and record how many times you charge or fast-charge and this can affect your warranty. There’s obviously one that gets you to forgo warranty before achieving maximum performance.

[@StephenPHall]

Great video, this information is strangely missing from the public push to kill ICE & force EVs into mass use. I think I’ll stick to petrol engines until such time as battery technology can ensure batteries are safe from thermal runaway, weigh the equivalent of a full tank of petrol, and replacement costs are what a reasonable man would deem a reasonable price.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Thanks. Yes, agree - some areas need to balance out. There is more work to be done.

[@paulviron265]

I own a 2012 Prius C Hybrid and I replaced the hybrid Battery system about 3 years ago and had done about 280k and replaced it with an original Toyota hybrid battery system for $2500 and $500 cash back.

[@michaeledwards8079]

In the UK most EV's lose 50% of their value in the first 3 years, some in only 2 years, so if the battery goes you might as well scrap it, no wonder people are not buying an EV

[@barryw5911]

About time someone highlighted this!

[@Mediiiicc]

Lots of people have

[@alexi21san]

Most of these cars are disposable after the warranty expires it seems .

[@crm11450]

No, EVs built in the last 5 years are good for 200,000 miles. Don’t belive the FUD.

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@crm11450 If it doesn't catch fire or get into a minor fender-bender or hit a bump or...

[@wizzyno1566]

​@@crm11450you don't know that. Nobody does.

[@flodjod]

try gm or ford they are not worth driving out of the dealership and the ram complete family is no better with 100,000ks best of a bad bunch b4 dying

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@bigglyguy8429 A recent RAC backed study found that out of 611'000 car fires in Sweden during 2022, just 23 were EV's....

[@davidwebster2616]

10:46 - I'm not sure the insurance is going to write that off unless its physically damaged. If the battery just dies then the car owner is on the hook like a normal mech repair.

[@clintwilliams8026]

Hey mate, very informative video. Quick question, if you were buying a used Tesla model 3, would you go for a Long range with the older battery chemistry? or a 2021+ model with the newer LFP Battery? Im seeing alot of them now listed for around the 40-43k mark and im just wondering which one would be better long term. Cheers.

[@SickocrowAU]

LFP all day over older NMC. Longer lifespan and cycles. More tolerant to physical and electrical abuse. Less likely to catch fire and less intense when actually on fire. The only thing NMC has over it is energy density, but it's not worth it if the newer model has a slightly larger LFP battery to compensate.

[@crm11450]

NMC batteries are good for at least 200,000 miles. LFP double that and probably >500,000 miles. I’ve owned my Tesla model 3 for nearly 4 years (NMC battery) and the predicted range has gone down about 2%.

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@crm11450 and you trust the meter? Seeing as a bunch of cars actually tested were all 100 miles less than their claimed range, I wouldn't trust any meter in the car.

[@tonycoz2309]

Looking forward to the next generation of battery technology. For me I'd only consider a hybrid currently.

[@PeterRowe-ip7ow]

Great review and based on facts, not emotional hype. Love your style and that you deliver the reviews based on your opinion, not what the manufacturers want you to print.

[@lesklower7281]

Next list you should compare how much would a petrol tank cost to replace for an l.C.E. vehicle it would be a very rare occurrence my 1997 Toyota Hilux still has its original petrol tank but EVs are expensive not worth buying one

[@bigglyguy8429]

My 2009 Vigo going strong 💪

[@starpawsy]

In Canada, the cost to replace the battery in a Hyundai hybrid is more than the cost of the car itself. Not my "opinion". Hard evidence from those who've suffered through it.

[@jasonwhiteley3612]

Tesla in Australia had a new program for the Tesla S & X with battery in the price range $20000-$25000 with the option to put larger batteries than the original if base model. Should add the lithium iron phosphate batteries should out last the car or 500000 kms.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

That’s an interesting idea. If they can figure out a way to swap them in a relatively quick and inexpensive manner, that could work.

[@wizzyno1566]

Nobody knows how long they will last.

[@nc3826]

One of the many advantages of True battery swapping... When it becomes available..... But ozzyland is probably not going to get any of that anytime soon.....

[@markt9028]

Great job, must have been frustrating research. I see a future market for internal combustion generator conversions in to these vehicles. Haha. Save on toxic landfill and please consider the full life of the vehicle.

[@ranimbill9331]

You did hard work. Thank you

[@94vrcommodore]

I’m just gonna wait a long time before I buy an EV. My next car won’t be an EV, just a petrol or maybe a hybrid

[@tonybennett638]

Best choice especially if your ever drive out of town...

[@Hitstirrer]

There is so much disinformation about EV batteries and few people bother to update their knowledge base. The term 'degradation' is even misunderstood. All that happens is the car can't drive as far. The power and performance remain the same. An analogy is if a petrol car had a smaller tank fitted. The car still drives exactly the same as a car with a larger fuel tank - just not as far in one trip. But fill it regularly and a degraded EV and a petrol car with a smaller tank will still drive with zero difference in performance. This video will bring people up to date about current batteries. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpSto4iopcSMndU

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@Hitstirrer Except in my truck I don't usually bother filling it full as it goes so far on half a tank, and it saves me carrying a full tank around. An EV if forever carrying around a full massive, heavy battery, even when it's at 1% capacity.

[@Hitstirrer]

@@bigglyguy8429 You do make me smile. You are carting around a huge truck all the time, and worry about a few extra pounds weight of fuel.

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@Hitstirrer Hehehe, and in fairness it's why I could never go EV. With a roof tent, side canopy, bullbars, winch, off-road bumpers... plus I drive far into the interior of Borneo. Try that in an EV?

[@Safiyyah.610]

Thanks for the video. And thanks for calling those dealerships!!!!! It will be interesting to see where all this goes.. I do find it concerning about potentially needing to replace a car in 8 years - how is that good for the environment? We recently traded in my 13 year old car (bought new in 2011) and bought a new car. Anyway, people are allowed to spend their money however they want. But I hope that they can understand that most people will stick with ICE or hybrid for now.

[@SickocrowAU]

Would like to know what a brand new diesel or petrol in various models for price parity. Like what a 300 series diesel would cost or say a mazda6 petrol and vehicles in between. What's an engine for a pint size like a Picanto or a Swift cost I wonder? I would not buy an EV period right now, the resale is falling through the floor as the issues become more common know, and the "green" side of it is not stacking up.

[@alberto6439]

🤔USA EV sales are slowing down due to the lack of charging stations and the long time it takes to charge. Car dealerships' car parks are flooded with EVs because people are changing their minds about the “inconvenience” of EVs. If the USA, a country similar in size to Australia and years ahead in charging network infrastructure, is experiencing this issue, we will see the same happening here, mark my words!✅ On the other hand, EVs are very handy for small countries like Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan. I won’t stay at a charging/petrol station longer than it takes me to have a pie and a drink! When the trend worn out the reality will kick in 🔥

[@MikeJones-mz5ig]

Costs about the same as ice diesel replacement here in Oz. However batteries have double the warranty of ice engines. Very few are out of warranty. And they fail way less.

[@JohnSmith-oh9iv]

I have seen that invoice on Facebook some while ago. Looks legite. In Norway EV workshops are replacing single battery cells for bugger all. Also, if you get a secondhand battery cheaply you can convert it to a house battery for next to nothing. There is a German guy, his very old Tesla wasn't up for the range anymore, so he bought a new battery and kept his old one for his house. He was saying that the modules in the car are exactly the same what they sell for the house but much more expensive.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Great idea.

[@JohnSmith-oh9iv]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia There is a German YT guy who just bought a new battery for his M3 Performance (you can switch Autotranslate on) and showed the invoice (in Euros with 18% tax).

[@Brian-om2hh]

Personally, I wouldn't replace the battery. I'd have my existing battery pack repaired or refurbished, for a fraction of the cost of replacing it. How much does a new engine cost? Warrantywise, one of the UK's largest providers of after market warranties, stated that one of the largest claims they paid out, was for a new engine for a prestige German car - the one with the blue and white badge. It cost £8000.....

[@Renegade040]

Well, that's in the Philippines and only for the trans.

[@mexicanbatman666]

while your at it, please do engine and transmission replacement costs on comparable cars

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yep, I can tell you it is going to be at least half of the cost of these batteries. Another commenter also mentioned Kona petrol replacement was $17,000… about 1/4 of the Kona EV battery. But overall yes great idea for a future video 👍 Edit: It was a Veloster engine sorry, not Kona. Same engine, though.

[@angusnz7910]

And also take into account how long that engine/trans will last. Diesels are bloody dear, but easily last 20-30 years and I kinda doubt a battery will last half of that

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

I'm still running my 80series 1990 just did a small tip around Australia and still going strong ✊

[@mmorgz6622]

also keep in mind that the second hand market for replacement engines/transmission or just any parts in general is incredibly huge compared to the negligable second hand EV battery market so new isnt the ONLY option for ICE vehicles.

[@franciscoshi1968]

​@@mmorgz6622you can get second hand batteries and they are not that expensive. The wreckers don't know what to do with them.

[@S.L.S-407]

If you keep your cars for 15 years like I do, FORGET ev's . They are DONE AFTER 8 YEARS. When you spend $40,000 to $ 60,000 for an EV do you REALLY want to have to pay $ 60,000. for a NEW EV BATTERY ? NO THANKS. P.S. EV'S are NOT selling in the US any longer.

[@bigglyguy8429]

3:05 my father in law managed to smash the sump of his new ICE car by crashing into a large pothole, less than 6 months after he bought it. It immediately gave a red light for loss of oil pressure, so he pulled over and called for a tow, noticing a trail of oil behind his car. Cost him 2 weeks, the towing fee and about $120 for a sump. Engine was fine. That exact same incident with an EV would have cost more than the value of the car.

[@lamborghini0610]

Probably not. The underbody protection for EV batteries is much stronger than in a regular ICE car. The same argument could said for your typical fender bender. My EV having no engine in the front will suffer far less damage to important parts than an ICE car with an engine at the front.

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@lamborghini0610 Would you lock yourself in an EV after it's had an accident, any accident? Rather you than me mate.

[@kristyanafinch9789]

The manufacturers are really not interested in supplying batteries and the consumer affairs seem disappointingly disinterested in the situation presently around the world. These batteries are packaged with individual modules of cells contained in blocks. These assemblies are then generally fitted into a structural case and attached to the vehicle. There are channels on KZbin that go into this in-depth. The cell packs are repairable as are the battery packs as a whole but expertise is currently lite on the ground. The price of batteries has declined massively ( reference CATL press releases say 40% drop estimateed this year alone) and the manufacturers really are taking the piss. As to underside damages to ice cars I had a brand new car written off for this twenty years ago so the difference is negligible in my experience if something catches the underside of a vehicle a speed destruction follows. As the repair knowledge expansion continues this will like all past transport technology advances become a none issue. Remember blacksmiths didn't know how to service cars when they appeared and parts were hard to getting for cars till the advances in supply chains and aftermarket supply.

[@saravanakarthik3043]

Does these expenses include LABOUR COST / consumables ????

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

No, these were just recommended retail prices for the battery alone.

[@davetaylor4741]

I have said for years there will be no such thing as a used EV market. Australia is way behind as usual. But in the UK for example, nobody wants second hand EVs. The main dealers don't want them back. Normal car yards don't want them. They go to auction and sell for a song. Then you buy them second hand, basically at your own risk. The things are a liability. My two vehicles are 18 and 24 years old. One petrol. One diesel. Both quite high mileage. But well maintained and only cost me servicing expenses. This is very unlikely to ever be the case with any EV as the batteries are crap. And too expensive to replace. There are only two options I can see with EVs. The battery technology takes a sudden leap. And they become viable and safe. Or we give up on the stupid idea, and pursue and alternative. There isn't even a country in the world geared up to run mass EVs. Time to wake up and smell the roses.

[@crm11450]

I’d rather wake up and not smell toxic diesel fumes. Batteries being produced today are good for at least 300,000 miles and will most likely exceed twice that.

[@mmorgz6622]

might need to move away from town. just remember, even if they stop selling ICEs, they will still be driving around the roads for many years, decades even to come.

[@kng128]

I suspect that after there are enough manufacturer's on board building EVs they'll switch to having the batteries 'baked in' to having them swappable.

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@crm11450 Aside from being BS, how are you proposing to charge batteries if we were all to turn EV? Forget roses, buttercups and renewables, as they require constant always-on fossil backups. Even if you found some mystery power source, how are you going to magically make it available across the grid, seeing as most homes and neighborhoods are totally incapable of supplying every house with a 7kw charger?

[@wizzyno1566]

​@@crm11450you have no idea how long they will last. Noone does.

[@crm11450]

You cannot compare the battery in a phone/computer with that of an EV. There’s no heat management in the former which massively reduces the battery life to the point that there simply is no comparison.

[@mmorgz6622]

that is what he said. 🤷‍♂

[@michaelbeck164]

I’d love to see what happens when you lease an EV over say 4 years with 40% residual. See how the lease company reacts when you give it back and it’s value due,to potential future batteries cost, affects it resale. Throw away cars with huge environmental waste of highly toxic and arguably more toxic than the risk of a nuclear meltdown.

[@michaelbeck164]

Also given the cost to replace after external damage, if the insurance companies are going to write of a car because I hit an on road obstacle that an ice car would drive over. What’s the increase in premium and if I don’t drive an EV is my ICE premium compensating the EVs. I’d think so. Look forward to even higher insurance premiums.

[@michaelbeck164]

Guess that why rental companies like Hertz are dropping the like stones

[@theprodigalsonreturnsoncea1199]

If replacement battery costs don’t reduce that much in 10 years for vehicles sold today (quite possible) then these vehicles will be almost worthless then. I also wonder about the current crop of cars that have two or three flat screens in them. In 10 or 12 years from now, and the screens fail the car will be almost inoperable. Give me analog dials and buttons any day. Infotainment is fine as aftermarket can replace, but having the Subaru screens with AC controls and all the other stuff embedded in that flat screen - no thanks.

[@davetaylor4741]

​@Brian-om2hh Percentages are funny things. If you sold one last year and two this year. That is 100% improvement. Means nothing.

[@200mphgt40]

Seen a quote recently for hyundai to replace boring 1.6L non turbo engine in a 2012 veloster. $17k. Car worth far less than that. So if you think talking to factory dealers about major replacement cost is ever gonna be cheap....think again. Just as with engine reconditioning businesses years ago, ev battery refurbishment businesses will become more common. Market dynamics will do that. In any case, go look up recurrent data on thousands of old teslas in usa. Batteries are lasting very well for at least some manufacturers. So, while your points are valid, it is nowhere near the complete story.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yep, as mentioned in the video, a petrol engine replacement can cost $10-20k. But in that Kona, it is still 1/4 of the cost of the battery. I did check over Recurrent data and I was going to include info from them in this video. However, it seems to be a very ‘pro-EV’ organisation and some of their figures didn’t coincide with the real-world figures I was quoted, which seemed a bit iffy - even their tagline is: “Buy, Drive & Sell Electric Cars, Positively”. Also not Australian relevant etc. It is an interesting topic and one that we will all have to navigate through. Yes, my brother worked at an engine reconditioning workshop for 12 years. It is sad to say but this industry is dying. Maybe they should convert to also cater for battery reconditioning?

[@wizzyno1566]

There are no battery conditioning companies.

[@jl_aus]

So given that 50% of the CO2 produced by a car is in its' construction (the steel & bodywork; source - @AutoExpertJC), how environmentally-friendly are EVs when they are a 'throw out in 8 years and buy a new one' proposition?

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Great point.

[@tonybennett638]

Probably be labour on the replacement as well if you are paying for it...

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

No mention of labour. These prices were simply recommended retail 👍

[@angusnz7910]

Battery’s are not there yet, and I doubt we will see much advance in the next 10 years. If ya want one then good on ya, but don’t believe the spin and go in with your eyes open. Good for the environment? Go say that in front of the kids mining the minerals for you. It angers me how thick people have become…but recent times has shown how easily manipulated people are. I’m rural, have been for 25 years, and trust me we have a totally different way of thinking to the average urban person. Not all…but far far too many are just not capable of critical thought for themselves. Would I have an EV? Yup for sure for fun…but as a dependable durable long term investment….hell no

[@Brian-om2hh]

The word is batteries......and you call other people thick. Oh, and if you bothered to research (which it seems you haven't) you'd discover that those kids mining minerals are mostly employed by the oil industry, who are - by far - the largest users of mined minerals on the planet. And again, more research would also lead you to the fact that EV's are now being manufactured with cobalt *free* battery packs.....

[@lauriecetinic-dorol8293]

Hi, We need to government to mandaite quick detach /swap architecture in vehicles. They are newish technology so lets get it right from the start.

[@Swaggerlot]

Labour costs hardly matter on a $40k+ battery. The acid test is what is the residual battery capacity going to be after say 10 years? Will it require replacement if you are happy with (for example) a 75 km range between charges? Lots of variables and silly prices.... Might be nice to know what the cost is from an actual battery manufacturer.

[@andrewwatson5360]

Thank you for your efforts in exposing the real worls lo g term economics of BEVs. It highlights the absurdity of the push to introduce the under developed BEV technology. It's not only financially irresponsible but environmentally as well. BEVs can only be a distractive side issue until they are as efficient and versatile as current high tech ICE vehicles.

[@bernardcharlesworth9860]

Would not change a battery just a module. Look at leaf

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yes, not all EVs are the same. Some have a single-piece battery unit.

[@flodjod]

try giving a ice comparison drive system instead of being a click baiter

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Will do. Not click bait. As I said at the start, this is a common question I get. As for ICEs, the prices are likely to be a lot less for equivalent setups. I will put something together soon. And I have to include only the engine, not the transmission, as these prices were purely for the battery; not including install, motors or driveshafts etc.

[@69memnon69]

Moral of the story, don’t buy any brand ev other than Tesla.

[@davetaylor4741]

​@cliffs5027 That is if you do wake up and your house hasn't gone up in flames charging the thing. Giving off way more toxic pollution than the diesel ever did. Currently EVs are dangerous. Impractical. Expensive. No second hand value. And charging them is far from green. Especially when the charging station is powered by diesel. Or your home plug by coal. Nice idea. Flawed execution.

[@nc3826]

This was presented incorrectly since, all EVs including Tesla's have replaceable modules and/or cells. Including the totaled Hyundai. It's just a matter of who's going to be responsible for the repair? The reason insurance companies and automotive OEM warranties tend to opt for replacement instead of repair, is due to liability. Individual owners that will start to have to pay for the repairs themselves will find more cost-effective options, such as from nascent independent EV repair shops. But love the amusing fear mongering around the EV industry. So keep up the good work.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

This has nothing to do with fear. It is literally the prices of the battery. That’s all.

[@nc3826]

@@drivingenthusiastaustraliaWhich literally means you have 'no comprehension' of the main point of my comment.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

@@nc3826 OK. But isn’t the end result the same?

[@nc3826]

​@@drivingenthusiastaustralia ofc not.... what are you getting at? repairability and the right to repair? It's not just an EV issue.... good luck, comprehending my OC or at asking a specific relevant question? Have a nice day.....

[@LaBambaCL]

15:45 tesla has the cheapest battery by far

[@franciscoshi1968]

I am buying written off EVs for the batteries and I can tell you that you can get a whole car for under $10k. If you sell the panels you can get a battery for not much. I have yet to get one where the battery has been damaged. One last thing that many people do not consider is that most old cars where the battery has been degraded can still drive so you would only change the battery if the range was not enough for your use case. Now consider a BYD with 400km of range. If you get a second hand one with 600k km on the clock, are you going to be driving it 400km every day? My guess is it will be bought as a second car and it it only has 300km of range it will most likely be good enough for the task.

[@Renegade040]

Some questions below, what would a diesel/trans replacement cost. Well, a friend blow a heater hose on his Ford Ranger 3.2L. The trans was gone as well, and at the end, it cost him $47,000. Now that's a simple fault that can happen to any ICE car, far more than a EV battery failure.

[@bigglyguy8429]

My friend in the Philippines had to replace his Ranger 3.2 autobox, it cost him less than 7k in USD.

[@wizzyno1566]

I call bullshit. Unless it was a Porsche no way it would be that muchm.

[@JohnSmith-oh9iv]

Customer of ours killed a Nissan Patrol engine. Everything including turbos, installation, etc. $48,000!!! So, similar number.

[@Renegade040]

You can believe it not, but living in remote Australia this is what it cost.

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@Renegade040 How much is shipping for a heavy EV battery in remote Australia? There's some good off-road gear but every time I've looked into buying Oz stuff the shipping cost is stupid

[@theprodigalsonreturnsoncea1199]

Buying an EV that is 5 plus years old is Russian roulette given the unknowable history of a particular second hand vehicle, and no way to work out exactly how much battery life is left, or when serious degradation might kick in. LS and Barra swaps might be the go?

[@Brian-om2hh]

No Russian roulette involved. Just get the battery pack checked using an OBD via the car's diagnostic socket, then you'll have a percentage read-out of the battery's state of health. But of course unless you bother to research such things, you won't know about them so you'll just guess instead....

[@user-ww9yw4zi8m]

Don't forget as soon as you buy the EV, 1 year later or the next day, it will be worth 50% less, so the battery will cost 25% or more than the actually value of the EV, Your in the HOLE big time and your no where near paying it off even :/ The battery is irrelevant, you wont be getting a new battery unless your a rich person, or its under warranty and or just get a whole new car.

[@28adrian28]

So these cars will be worth nothing after about 7 years

[@Brian-om2hh]

An EV at 7 years old will still have a year's battery warranty on it. Why don't you research before you post? One UK owner of a 10 year old Nissan Leaf, had his battery pack refurbished at a well known UK based EV specialist. They carried out the battery refurbishment in 4 hours, and the work cost £500. But of course if you people are happy to continue believing the garbage you keep reading, that's fine...

[@28adrian28]

So you would buy a car that in a years time needs a load of money spent on it? Yeah that sounds smart

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

Just glancing at the description and its obvious this video is just misinformation, just as an example actual quotes for model 3 replacement battery costs are ~$16.7K AUD

[@crm11450]

Sign! More EV misinformation. The batteries in EVs built in the last 5 years are good for at least 200,000 miles. The chances that you will need to replace the battery before the rest of car falls to bits is low. They come with an 8 warranty which mens it will get replaced for no cost if it falls below 70% capacity within 8 years.

[@mmorgz6622]

did you not pay attention to the video? he also talks about replacement in the event of under body damage to the batteries as they are in a position to cop it from road debrie in which case i do not believe the warranty covers that. also as some care are getting on in age or some surpassing their kms, their warranty would be null. from what i have seen over the last 15+ years as a mechanic is the underside of a car can get beaten to hell even by the most timid drivers.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

​@@mmorgz6622 If the battery has an issue because of accident damage, insurance will cover it.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@CrazyWeeMonkey Exactly. That is why you have insurance.....

[@ytyndale3643]

EVeez suck, people are just getting conned into buying them right now. Battery power was never the future. Inferior tech.

[@harrylo2316]

Keep telling yourself this, sweetheart. 😂

[@ytyndale3643]

@@harrylo2316 shut up dik

[@ytyndale3643]

@@harrylo2316 An electric vehicle owner calling a male "sweetheart". Sus as.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Well oil certainly isn't the future. Even the oil industry itself has stated there are no more than another 25 to 40 years worth of viable oil reserves left.... Oil is a finite resource. One day it will run dry....