The Cost of EV Battery Replacement; Are Expensive Tires Safer Long Term?

One of the primary questions drivers have about EVs is how long do their batteries last, and how much would a replacement cost in the future. We share our expert information on if electric car batteries are expensive to replace, as well as: where more expensive tires wear slower than cheaper alternatives; why a car in Europe might have a better warranty or more features than its US counterpart; warranty coverage for 48V mild hybrid batteries; whether standard, gas-powered vehicles lose range in cold weather like all-electric cars; and how to change the radio station preset on the 2023 Honda CR-V.

SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Question #1: Are EV batteries expensive to replace?

05:11 - Question #2: Why does it seem that European countries have better car warranties and features than the US?

09:14 - Question #3: How can you tell whether a tire will retain good performance over the its life?

12:40 - Question #4: What are the warranty coverages like for 48V mild hybrid batteries?

17:06 - Question #5: Is the drop in range on an EV in cold weather about the same as gas-powered vehicles?

22:10 - Question #6: Is it possible to delete a radio station preset from the favorites list on a 2023 Honda CR-V?

LINKS

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What Happens to the Old Batteries in Electric Cars?

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/what-happens-to-the-old-batteries-in-electric-cars-a1091429417/

Will an Electric Car Save You Money?

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/will-an-electric-car-save-you-money-a9436870083/

How Temperatures Affects Electric Vehicle Range

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-temperature-affects-electric-vehicle-range-a4873569949/

Best Tire Values Based on Consumer Reports' Tests

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/best-tire-values-most-performance-for-the-money-a8831427537/

Best Tire Brands of 2023

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/best-tire-brands-a2990346660/

How Well Can an Electric Pickup Truck Tow?

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/how-well-can-an-electric-pickup-truck-tow-a1149286680/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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