Family discovers replacing electric car battery costs more than the car itself (YouTube @10TampaBay)
A family in the United States purchased a 2014 Ford Focus Electric for $11,000 as a first car for their 17-year-old daughter.
Despite being in good condition with just 60,000 miles on the odometer, the vehicle began experiencing issues about six months later. The problem lay with the battery, which had completely stopped functioning. However, since Ford discontinued both the model and the production of its batteries, replacing it would be extremely expensive, costing $14,000, not including installation fees.
Faced with the high cost and lack of support from the manufacturer, the girl’s grandfather tried to help solve the issue. He pointed out that the difficulty in finding replacement parts was not an isolated case but a common problem for owners of discontinued electric cars. Additionally, the cost of batteries for electric vehicles is significantly higher than traditional car batteries, reaching prices as high as $20,000.
This experience prompted the family to warn other buyers about the unexpected challenges and costs of owning electric vehicles, especially those that are no longer in production. They emphasized the importance of thorough research before purchasing an electric car to avoid similar problems in the future.
Source: Unilad | Photo: YouTube @10TampaBay | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
