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Old 11-22-2023, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by KCAlan View Post
Nobody is talking about what’s going to happen when it’s time to replace your lithium battery. Even the dealers don’t have a plan or know future disposal costs.

The battery will start to lose performance after the 5-8 year warranty expires. You could get stuck with a very hefty disposal cost in addition to a new battery. I love the electric carts except there is that unknown hanging out there. Buyer beware.
My plan when my lithium battery dies, is to find a Tesla, break open the trunk and throw in my battery. All that lithium? Sooner or later, the whole thing will explode. At least according to what I read on this forum. End of story.