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'Bit Of An Upgrade': This Tesla Had A Dead Battery. Then This Mechanic Swapped In A Better One

  • EV batteries rarely fail, but when they do it doesn't have to kill the car.
  • This new video shows that not only can it be cost-effective to replace a battery, but in some cars you can actually upgrade to a better battery for not much more.
  • In the end, a battery replacement seems about as complicated and expensive as an engine replacement. But it seems easier to make a 250,000-mile battery than a 250,000-mile engine. 
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