As we transition to the electric car era, we encounter a new problem every day. In addition, new technologies are entering our lives and unfortunately, each new technology brings with it other problems. One of these problems is leaving an electric car under rainwater, which is a conductor. Here are the details…
Leaving your Tesla in the rain could result in a $20,000 battery repair!
A Tesla owner living abroad was recently shocked for a short time when he encountered an invoice from the service. The user, who was faced with a repair fee equal to half the price of the car in the incoming bill, told the press about his experience and it became a hot topic. He stated that the battery cost of his Tesla was 20 thousand dollars.
The user in question purchased a Tesla for himself and his partner to use. The car, which was used as a company vehicle, got stuck in the rain, which is a very normal situation that happens to every car. After the vehicle was left in the rain, it started to experience problems with its battery. As it is known, the most expensive part of an electric car is the battery. This means a serious expense.
The battery damaged by rainwater goes to the Tesla service to be repaired. Then the user calls the service to find out the repair costs of his vehicle. While we expect a cost ranging from 500 to 1000 pounds, the Tesla representative on the phone gives a total price of 17 thousand pounds. This corresponds to approximately just over 20 thousand dollars.
The user, who was shocked by the price he bought, shared the situation on social media. Then, Elon Musk’s statement about Tesla battery costs in 2019 came to mind. Accordingly, replacing a Tesla’s battery would cost between approximately 5 thousand and 7 thousand dollars. Considering the latest events, it is possible to say that this cost varies between 5 thousand and 20 thousand dollars.
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