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"the replacement battery would come with the hefty price tag of £15,000 plus the hourly wage of £200! To make matters worse, the pensioner researched to check the vehicle’s value: the Mercedes hybrid was only worth £12,850 according to Auto Trader ." Scrap out the car when the battery runs out. Great Plan!

"the replacement battery would come with the hefty price tag of £15,000 plus the hourly wage of £200! To make matters worse, the pensioner researched to check the vehicle’s value: the Mercedes hybrid was only worth £12,850 according to Auto Trader ." Scrap out the car when the battery runs out. Great Plan!

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[–] [deleted] • 4 pts

The prices of lithium and cobalt required to continue making electric cars are skyrocketing. China controls most reserves of those minerals. Most cobalt comes from the Congo and many of the companies that buy from there are Chinese.

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Even so, the price for this battery is ridiculous compared to other EVs. It's just a Mercedes price tag.