Topic: Ev Depreciation

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Episode 1658 2:08:35 - 2:16:14

1658: Spaving

Tesla Model S, Battery Failure and Early Adopters

Early adopters of the Tesla Model S are facing significant repair costs as original battery packs begin to fail, with replacements costing between $12,000 and $20,000. Many owners are finding that the cost of repair exceeds the car's market value, leading to a "bottleneck" of scrapped electric vehicles. The segment also explored the idea of "EV-to-gas" conversion kits as a potential solution for owners of depreciated electric cars.