If you own a Tesla Model Y, then there's one new flaw that you should worry about. Car experts said that this issue could make the EV's battery pack unrepairable.
Tesla Model Y Battery Pack's Zero Repairability Flaw
According to Yahoo News, Sandy Munro, an automotive engineer who specializes in manufacturing and machine tools, said that there's a major flaw in the Tesla Model Y battery pack.
The car expert is specifically talking about the component's "zero repairability" issue. He explained that the flaw can make the EV's battery pack useless after an accident.
This means that Tesla Model Y owners can no longer visit the EV maker's official repair stores to fix their batteries.
Energy Portal EU explained that this newly discovered EV flaw poses a significant challenge for Tesla and its buyers.
Since Tesla Model Y's EV batteries are completely hard to repair, many insurance companies tend to write them off, even if the vehicles only have low mileage.
Another issue with zero repairability is it can result in environmental problems since ditched batteries commonly end up in scrap yards.
When it comes to a direct effect on consumers, the EV zero repairability will definitely drain EV owners' wallets.
Business Insider reported that if EV owners want to replace their cars' batteries, it could cost them between $10,000 to $15,000.
To give you an idea, a battery replacement for the Tesla Model 3 is estimated to cost up to $20,000.
Now, just imagine how the more expensive Tesla Model Y would cost if you replaced its battery pack with a new one.
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Tesla Competitors Want to Solve This Issue
Tesla hasn't commented regarding the newly discovered zero repairability flaw in its Tesla Model Y battery packs. But, if it plans to explain itself and offer a solution, it needs to do so soon because the company's competitors want to avoid this EV flaw.
These include General Motors and Ford, saying that they are making efforts to ensure that their EV battery packs are easier to fix.
Right now, auto experts are encouraging Tesla and other carmakers to prioritize making their battery packs easier to fix.
Aside from this, they are also asking automakers to allow others access to battery cell data to make repairs easier.
