/ Register

Kona EV battery pack cost vs price

Discussion in 'Hyundai Kona Electric' started by eurokeitai, Feb 25, 2021.

To remove this ad click here.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Mar 4, 2021 #21
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
    Based on those percentages LG Energy Solutions to provide the new packs, Hyundai to supply BMS, logistics and installation costs.
     
    mho and lars2885 like this.

    2. To remove this ad click here.

  2. Mar 4, 2021 #22
    Wildeyed

    Wildeyed Well-Known Member

    Eastern Ontario 2019 Ultimate
    Still not convinced that the reported cost of $900 million is accurate as the total cost. Not that I care much. As long as we get new batteries and it makes manufacturers more careful in future it's fine by me.
     
    XtsKonaTrooper likes this.
  3. Oct 19, 2021 #23
    Shannon

    Shannon New Member

    Has anyone had their battery replaced? I took my 2019 Kona EV in for a “refill inverter fluid” message and they now refuse to return my car until the battery is replaced. According to the service department it could be a few weeks or several months. No loaner or rental available. Just no car and no timeline of when it will be returned.
     
    electriceddy likes this.
  4. Oct 19, 2021 #24
    Wildeyed

    Wildeyed Well-Known Member

    Eastern Ontario 2019 Ultimate
    First, what on Earth is inverter fluid?

    Second, that's just theft. They can't just "take" your car without you letting them. "Take" it back.
     
    XtsKonaTrooper likes this.
  5. Oct 19, 2021 #25
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
    The inverter, part of the EPCU (electric power control unit) in Kona EV transforms the stored DC energy from the battery pack to drive the AC powered PMSM (permanent magnet synchronous motor).

    [​IMG]
    I suspect the coolant has leaked out (maybe due to the original coolant pump recall) or lack of cooling circulation causing sensors to produce a VCU (vehicle control unit) related error code.
    Perhaps (while in for service) the dealership has read the pack bar code and realize your battery pack is required to be replaced.
    This usually involves a separate test to be performed, and may have picked up on that.
    Sounds like 2 separate issues have to be addressed.
    Sorry to hear lack of availability for a loaner (or rental compensation).
    I hope these issues can be addressed for you within too long (given the logistics problems we all face during these times).:rolleyes:
     
    Last edited: Oct 20, 2021
    BC-Doc likes this.

    6. To remove this ad click here.

  6. Oct 20, 2021 #26
    Shannon

    Shannon New Member



    The inverter fluid has definitely not leaked out and I suspected it was a sensor issue from the beginning. The dealership claims Hyundai has deemed my car unsafe for the road and requires them to keep it.

    My concern now is that this process could take several months, they are saying maybe 5-6 in total. I would gladly consider a buy back, but I need an idea of how much they are offering.
     
Page 2 of 2

Share This Page