Replacement Battery No Longer Available For 2014 Ford Focus EV

[WM75Guy]

Looks like the early model EVs are disposable. The battery is no longer available for a 2014 model. Even if the battery was available it would cost more than the car is worth.

Florida family drives into electric car problem: a replacement battery costs more than vehicle itself

A Florida family ran into a major problem after buying an electric vehicle, the replacement battery costs more than they bought the car for.

www.foxbusiness.com

 

[Beeenvenue]

Looks like the early model EVs are disposable. Even if the battery was available it would cost more than the car is worth.

Florida family drives into electric car problem: a replacement battery costs more than vehicle itself

A Florida family ran into a major problem after buying an electric vehicle, the replacement battery costs more than they bought the car for.

www.foxbusiness.com

I see. So although they may save the planet from fossil fuel engines, we are going to use more to replace the steel and plastic framework than we could ever hope to save via propulsion

 

[tacticalturnip]

Well that's awesome, because now she can get a new car! See, it's great for everyone!

 

[Roadworthy]

So, as I understand it, federal law requires replacement parts to be available for cars for ten years. It does not require they be affordable just available. That sounds kind of like the affordable health care thing all over again.

 

[5030]

So, as I understand it, federal law requires replacement parts to be available for cars for ten years.

Only emissions related parts, not anything else and toasters are emissions free (even though they produce more emissions from the making of them than an equal infernal combustion vehicle), but don't tell the greenies that, they will have an immediate meltdown.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Ahhh, so we were right

 

[5030]

Read that article on another forum this morning. I have a 2014 Focus. great little buggy. Gets 40 mpg on it's infernal combustion engine and it's battery is 79 bucks every day at menards.

Just another reason why I will never own or drive a 4 wheel toaster.

 

[5030]

Well that's awesome, because now she can get a new car! See, it's great for everyone!

Buy another even more inflated in price buggy and be happy. The gal in the article looks like she would benefit from walking or riding a bicycle. A little physical exercise wouldn't hurt at all.