However, aging models have begun showing that hidden costs like battery replacements exist and can be a real worry for EV ...

One of the biggest concerns people still have about electric vehicles (EVs) is the cost of replacing the battery. Whether it's due to myths about battery degradation or fear of long-term ownership ...

The Tesla Model 3 is the American EV maker's entry-level offering that enjoys substantial market success thanks to its ...

Tesla quoted $17k for a battery replacement, but this Model 3 owner found a better way. See how he saved nearly $10k at an independent EV shop. "I'm definitely not going back." Here is the ...

In 2020, Tesla started using lithium-iron-phosphate battery cells in the base variants of the Made-in-China Model 3. One year later, the Model 3 RWD with an LFP battery pack appeared in the US, with ...

After putting more than 117,000 miles on a used Tesla Model 3 in just 2.5 years, one owner’s careful cost tracking shows how ...

Tesla replaced the lead-acid low-voltage battery in its vehicles with a Li-ion counterpart in 2021. However, these batteries used NMC chemistry, thus having a higher voltage of 16 volts. The newer ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...