Here’s a shocker you need to know: Replacing the battery in an electric vehicle can set you back up to $50,000. For those of you keeping track at home, that’s more than a brand-new Tesla Model 3. I’m not beating up Tesla. All EV carmakers hope you don’t figure this out.
Hmm, 10 years? 20? Nope. According to a Daily Mail investigation, the average EV battery lasts about eight years — and after that, there’s no hard and fast rule for knowing how much time you have left.,
Many EVs lose up to 12% of their charge capacity by the sixth year, and some lose even more. Case in point: By the time a Nissan Leaf reaches eight years old, it may have lost up to 20% of its battery life — in other words, 99 miles per charge versus the 124 you got while it was new.
EV batteries use high-demand metals like nickel, cobalt, lithium and manganese, which are also used in phone and laptop batteries. Plus, you need a specialist to replace them. Most car companies only let you get a replacement at one of their dealerships.
EV batteries typically come with eight-year warranties — but beyond that, to replace it, you’re looking at $16,000 minimum.
Most EV battery warranties cover the first eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Make sure you know exactly how much time is left on the EV battery’s warranty and how much it’s going to cost to replace it.
🤣 Before you say “Tesla” backward, make sure everyone’s ready. All set? (Oh, tough crowd today!)
Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll say I’m frugal. Heck, you can call me cheap — I won’t be offended.
I’ll let you in a little secret, too. Sometimes, buying used is totally the way to go. There are some things I would only buy new, but tech isn’t one of them. There are some darn good deals out there if you’re willing to find them, from Apple, Amazon, eBay, you name it.
Many big tech brands sell refurbished gadgets — not brand-new but fully checked and working. Apple has refurbished MacBooks, computers and AirPods with a one-year warranty. Amazon Renewed has everything from the 2022 Apple Watch model to Beats headphones and smart TVs.
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Buy or build a PC in the past two years? If your PC has a 13th- or 14th-gen Intel CPU (like the Core i5-13400 or Core i9-14900K), Intel might owe you a new chip. They’re releasing an update this month for the crash-prone chips and extending its warranty by two years. If your PC is already crashing, the update won’t help. Reach out to Intel or your PC manufacturer.
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a big-screen TV, you couldn’t be around at a better time. That’s because TVs are much cheaper today than just 10 years ago. Sadly, the luxury comes at a steep cost — especially if you value privacy.
If you want to secure your home, video doorbells are a no-brainer. They’re a great way to get a little extra peace of mind. You can check in to ensure your front porch is safe if you’re at the office or the grocery store.
An $80,000 paperweight: That’s what one Cybertruck owner thought he had after taking his new toy through a car wash. The truck’s console screen went black as he rolled into the garage. After a hard reset (and five hours!), it powered on again. The damage caused by failing to put the Cybertruck in Car Wash mode voids its warranty. Yikes.
If you want a decent car, you’ll likely need to take out a loan. Then there’s insurance on top of that. And if your vehicle breaks down after the warranty expires, you’re looking at thousands of dollars worth of expenses. Tap or click here for a great warranty alternative that could help you save big time.
You may have experienced high-end audio at a movie theater or music festival. Think about sounds coming from different directions. The right settings can make a few speakers sound like a dozen speakers with a small home setup.
It seems like every day, inventors are creating new technologies we couldn’t have imagined. It’s easy to get stars in your eyes over shiny new gadgets that promise the world, but a high price tag can shatter your excitement. Luckily, if you buy refurbished tech, you can enjoy cutting-edge gadgets and avoid fat payments.
Your monitor is made up of millions of pixels. Each pixel is a group of red, green and blue subpixels that combine to create the images you see on your computer screen. When a few are dead or stuck, it can be super distracting.
Did you buy any tech during Prime Day? If you’re like many of us, you might have snagged a discounted phone, tablet or laptop during the sale. And now that your new gear is on its way, that means it’s time to think about securing it against hackers.
It happens to everyone at some point. You’re doing something on your computer, whether it’s an important project, some aimless browsing, or trying to beat your high score on Minecraft, and without warning everything freezes.
Your Android phone is your everyday companion, so you notice when it’s not holding a charge as long as it used to. You’re starting to wonder if there’s a problem with the battery. That means it’s time to do a little sleuthing.
We all love saving money, especially when it comes to buying our tech toys and gadgets. The latest smartphones, tablets and computers don’t come cheap and sometimes, it’s better to be patient and just wait for good deals to come around before pulling the trigger on a purchase.
