ICıÇ writes off car after owner quoted $60,000 to replace slightly damaged battery unit
By DERRICK PENNER, Vancouver Sun, Dec 21, 2023
A Vancouver electric-car owner was shocked to learn earlier this fall that seemingly minor damage to his car’s battery required replacement of the unit and was quoted a $60,000 repair bill — more than the list price for a new car.
The owner was told the damage voided his warranty on the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, forcing him to file a claim with ICBC, which simply wrote the car off due to the extraordinary cost.… Read more