New Delhi. These days there is a huge demand for electric vehicles in the country. The number of electric vehicles is increasing along with petrol and diesel on the roads. People are buying electric cars due to low running cost and discounts. At the same time, there are some people who are deciding to buy electric vehicles keeping in mind environmental protection. You can save thousands of rupees every year by driving an electric car. There is no cost of petrol in this and the cost of charging is also very low. But there are some things that come to the mind of every person who thinks of buying an electric car.
The biggest expense in an electric car is hidden in its battery. Yes, the most expensive part in an electric car is its battery. If the battery of the car gets damaged, it is expensive to replace it. That is, on one hand, the expensive price of the electric car and if the battery gets damaged, then the cost of replacing it. Knowing these expenses, many people are also keeping distance from electric cars. However, you should also know how much it costs to replace the battery of an electric car.
Reasons for failure of car battery
Degradation of the car battery is a normal process. Over time, the battery’s ability to store charge or energy starts to decrease, which reduces the battery backup. There comes a time when the range of the electric car becomes very low and the range claimed by the company starts to differ from it. Due to battery degradation, the owner has to bear huge expenses.
how many years does the battery last
Electric car batteries have a good life cycle. A normal electric car battery can last for about 8-10 years. During this time, the battery will not get completely damaged, but its range will reduce. Companies provide a warranty of 7-8 years on electric car batteries. This can be more or less depending on the company. Electric cars are usually provided with long-lasting batteries so that the car owner does not need to replace the battery until the registration expires.
how much does it cost to replace the battery
The cost of the battery of an electric car can be 60-65% of the total cost of the car. That is, if the price of an electric car is Rs 10 lakh, then the cost of its battery will be around Rs 6 lakh. The price of the best-selling electric car in the country, Tata Nexon EV, starts at Rs 14.49 lakh. At the same time, the price of its new battery is Rs 7 lakh.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : May 22, 2024, 15:26 IST