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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Just like some people resort to makeshift repairs and eventual adaptations to keep older ICE-powered cars working, including engine and transmission swaps, it wouldn't really surprise me if a similar situation becomes common for EVs in general. Not sure when such refurbishments would reach a cost parity with ICE though.
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I agree fully with that.
While manufacturers may not directly support replacements, alternatives already exist for select upgrades, and the aftermarket has a way of finding demand.
Speaking from the perspective of my i3, early versions have already been upgraded with larger capacity packs. The individual cells the packs are composed of are a standardized packaging supported by Samsung, and like the AA batteries you can buy off the shelf from any manufacturer, they hold no patent on the dimensions or use of their cells. Costs continue to decline as well.