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BMW i3 Owner Quoted Over $70,000 for New Battery

The Truth About Cars

Last year, the owner of a 2015 BMW i3 REx was reportedly quoted over $71,000 to have a new battery pack installed. For reference, that particular model would have retailed somewhere around $50,000 brand new. An "affordable" battery swap may still be $10,000 several years from now.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

This combination of high costs and low inventory levels is not surprising news but frustrating to many drivers hoping to switch to an EV. . With new vehicles being in such short supply, expect long delivery times if you plan to order a new EV. In a tight market, they provide a solution to skyrocketing energy costs. .