*The Mercedes B-class apparently used a Tesla battery system, so that should be pretty close to the best you can get.*
And a price tag to match..... On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 3:34 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > > > A used Leaf or Spark is a bad choice because the batteries may need > > replacement at a huge cost? > > I'd trust the Spark more than the Leaf in that regard, as the Spark has > thermal management for the batteries and the Leaf does not. > > But in general I am also suspicious of used EVs. In theory the battery > pack should be good for a long time but I would definitely be worried > about remaining battery capacity in any high-mileage EV. > > Presumably there is a way to have it tested? Probably not at AutoZone, > but at the dealer? > > The Mercedes B-class apparently used a Tesla battery system, so that > should be pretty close to the best you can get. > > Allan > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com