@changecars: R423,000 for an EV Battery—Would You Throw the Car Away? 🔋😳 🎥 What happens when an electric vehicle’s battery fails outside warranty—and replacing it costs more than the car is worth? Mike shares an online example involving an older electrified Mercedes and a reported battery quote of approximately R423,000. That raises one of the biggest unanswered questions surrounding long-term electric-car ownership. 🚨 In this Keep It or CHANGECARS 👌 clip: 🔋 The reported R423,000 battery-replacement quote🛡️ What happens after the battery warranty expires💸 Why replacement costs could exceed an older EV’s value🚘 The approaching test for early Audi e-tron models♻️ Repair, refurbishment and recycling alternatives⚠️ Why used-EV buyers must investigate battery health first Not every EV battery will fail when its warranty ends, and a fault does not always require an entirely new battery pack. However, buyers still need clear answers about battery condition, repair options, replacement prices and what happens when an ageing electric vehicle becomes uneconomical to fix. Electric vehicles may be an important part of motoring’s future—but their long-term affordability will depend on battery durability, transparent diagnostics and access to reasonably priced repairs. 👉 Call, Mail or WhatsApp Mike on +27 83 377 5432 | [email protected] Considering a new or used electric vehicle? Mike and the CHANGECARS Concierge team can help you compare remaining battery warranties, battery-health information, vehicle age, depreciation, dealership support and long-term ownership risks before you commit—completely free of charge. The R423,000 figure discussed is a reported online example and has not been independently verified. Battery costs and repair options differ between vehicles. Hashtags #KeepItOrCHANGECARS #CHANGECARS #ALLTHINGSMOTORING #EVBattery #ElectricVehicles #ElectricCars #BatteryReplacement #EVWarranty #UsedEV #ElectricCarCosts #AudiEtron #MercedesEV #CarBuying #SouthAfricanMotoring

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dylmoo99
Dylan :
That also a Mercedes-Benz so everything is expensive on those cars.
2026-09-09 08:30:17
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rayideas7
@Ray :
will never buy electric...what a scam
2026-09-08 22:39:20
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thakhanitk
TK :
Won’t be suprised if we soon have battery finance deals
2026-08-03 05:26:37
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jogiahh
keenan :
put toyota 4y engine 😭
2026-08-02 18:12:45
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ms_peaches_1
Ms Peaches :
Got a 8 year battery cover on my Shark 6 , I do not intend to keep it that long,
2026-08-03 06:31:55
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ebrahiem.frans
Ebrahiem Frans :
battery technology is moving at a fast rate. surely there will be replacement and probably something better. just my opinion
2026-08-02 16:50:59
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shaunm194
Shaun M :
put Lexus V8
2026-08-02 18:20:45
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sarellubbe482
sarellubbe482 :
Ok. do the same with a 8 to 10 old normal car? when the enjin or gearbox go? always mors the what the car is worth.
2026-08-02 18:26:35
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evan007dt
Evan007DT :
Batteries will develop and to replace them will be cheaper, i would wait another 5 years before buying a EV. You can put a lot of fuel with 400K, even a 100K.
2026-08-02 19:24:05
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enrique69234
Hendrik :
The question that you do not ask, is where does the old battery go to? The environment is going to suffer. And that is the very reason that the EV came out; to save the environment.
2026-08-02 21:26:17
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romeorametse
Romeo Rametse :
saw one for $40k... electric cars are just a bubble
2026-08-02 17:47:15
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sarfrazabdoolrahman
Sarfraz Abdool Rahma :
toyota corolla quest battery R1450
2026-08-10 20:28:14
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gmzstudio176
Gasela :
second hand battery will be available for R3500 this is SA and Chinese will make more batteries like power bank, you won't have to buy it from a car factory
2026-08-03 15:20:15
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kojtrr13
Kojak :
But check how much you saved on petrol for all those years.
2026-08-02 19:25:22
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tuner367
halleysgarage :
Lithium phosphate out lasts the car
2026-08-03 18:20:14
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reniersteyn0220
Renier Steyn ✅️ :
at the end of the day... petrol will be cheaper 😅
2026-08-02 18:35:30
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deepsonhd
Deepson HD :
Convert the car. 🤙🏾
2026-08-03 05:45:54
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ms_luna1
Tina Thena :
I don’t think they’ll be that bad even 5-8 years from now
2026-08-03 19:59:30
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zimingaye
Zimingaye2 :
Currently how much does that battery cost? There's got be a price for it if one were to replace it for some reasons
2026-08-04 07:05:45
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zamilenzimande
Zamile :
The older batteries are expensive to replace but I think technology has moved forward, I expect to see battery prices coming down. We already see EV with lower prices compared to early generations when EV where extremely expensive.
2026-08-03 05:53:06
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andrew..govender
Andrew&Denise :
People have thought of it! I hate to be the person saying this, but the market the high end EV appeals to, those people do not intend on keeping those vehicles beyond the warranty term. Now, I get that those vehicles will be sold to others who will potentially have to carry the cost of any future repairs but they will know exactly what they are getting themselves into at that time, just like you know now exactly what youre getting yourself into when buying any used vehicle. Electric is the future here in SA and there are advancements every month towards better batteries etc. We need to embrace it. The fuel companies have us completely cornered and even if the price of fuel goes up 200%, we cannot do anything but pay for it. Atleast with electricity, we can generate it through solar if there ever comes a time when it is too expensive or unavailable for whatever reason
2026-08-03 04:58:31
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majakes01
Majakes🇿🇦CPT :
so basically when the battery dies you crush the car cause if the battery is fukt by then what other problems will it have besides the battery
2026-08-03 17:57:28
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ronniemoore43
Ron :
Ill stick witg the engine, thanks
2026-08-03 02:38:39
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mittymatt41
Matthew aspbury :
it cost me around 5grand to re do my Corsa lite engine and it's a 2003 model so yeah I'm good with petrol for now lol
2026-08-03 04:48:26
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