Why $60,000 to replace Kia EV6 Battery is a Misleading Headline

Journalism is full of cheap and nasty “gotcha” headlines, none more so than the recent publication of the cost of an Kia EV6 battery for $60,000.

Unless it is the poshest of posh EVs, the battery is about half the cost of the car. That is no secret, nor is it a surprise. I’ve never been one for click-baiting readers, nor am I a click-bait clicker. Unless the picture attached is a particularly hot guy in football shorts washing an EV6, I certainly won’t be suckered into giving a website traffic. Don’t you fall for it either.

That leads me to a point about EV batteries, and Hyundai Group batteries in particular. Since I didn’t fall for the old clickbait headline, I resisted the urge to fall for rubbish journalism passing as information. No, I didn’t read that collection of thoughts too random to be a story.

We’ve published many stories on the cost of replacing EV batteries including those in hybrids like the Camry and Subaru, and the story is never what it first seems.

First and foremost, EVs come with warranties that are separate to the vehicle, covering the batteries. They usually run to around 8-10 years. If at the end of that time the battery performance is less than 70% efficient, it is replaced free of charge, and includes another warranty.

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ABOVE: Hyundai Group batteries inclulding EV6

Whether or not a battery currently has a retail price of 60 grand is a moot point. The warranty is your safety net. Just as the price of original hybrid batteries came down, so will pure-electric car batteries. But there’s more…

3^rd Party Batteries

There are a number of companies refurbishing EV batteries. They take used packs and take good cells to make new packs which are sold at a reduced price.

There may be software updates needed, but by then your car will be out of warranty and you’re not obliged to continue taking EOM updates.

OEM Batteries

Car Makers are clever, and very canny. Remember, the 2^nd hand value of their cars is in your best interests as well as theirs.

Hyundai Group can replace defective parts of a pack, making the whole set as good as new. Individual batteries are similar to those we find in laptops, vapes, and other modern conveniences, and are grouped together in packs, which in turn are put together in a case and slung under an electric car. The total number of individual batteries could be as many as 8,000, thus, your EV weighs rather a lot.

The many brands making electric cars are working on reducing the costs of replacement battery packs, and this includes working with partners to recondition the batteries in older vehicles.

Last time I checked, Hyundai Group had replaced no batteries under warranty. To be sure, your sexy ride will pass data back to the head office, ensuring a smooth service should it be needed. EVs need far fewer hugs than a fossil-burning lump of pig iron, but should the battery not pass muster, it will be whipped out faster than a festering appendix, much like the news stories masquerading as fact.

Why the headline is misleading

Bad news sells.

Just because a goemless plonker splashes $60,000 all over the internet, it doesn’t mean buying an EV isn’t worth considering. Remember, your EV battery could power your house if the connections are right and the legislation allows.

In short, Google is your friend. If a story looks like rubbish, question it before repeating it, unless you just want a bit of a giggle over a cheeky glass of red, Australian of course.