How much does a smart center battery cost?

The Smart Center I have gone to had to replace my battery due to an error on their part. They were doing some warranty work and messed up the connection to the battery. That was in 2016. They told me the battery would have been $29,000 back then. So $11,000 at least sounds a little better.

Should I replace my SMART Center Battery?

So, the only recourse is replacing the whole battery. The Smart Center I have gone to had to replace my battery due to an error on their part. They were doing some warranty work and messed up the connection to the battery. That was in 2016. They told me the battery would have been $29,000 back then.

Can a smart battery be rendered unusable?

The number of ways that the Smart battery can be rendered unusable - even though there is not actually anything physically wrong with it - just vaporous software declaring it toast, or at worst, a bad pc board, is utter farce. Surely, LEAFs, Teslas Bolts, Volts, Kona's etc. don't do this?

How much does a battery replacement cost?

The replacement cost of the battery itself typically ranges from $18,475 to $18,581. Labor costs associated with replacing the battery can range from $405 to $511, depending on labor rates and other factors. Furthermore, this cost range does not include any taxes or other charges that may apply.

How do I recharge a 12V battery on a Smart ED?

Unlike some other EVs (Tesla I think) the Smart ED is not set up to periodically turn on the DC-DC converter to re charge the 12V battery. That can only be done manually by turning the keyswitch on or plugging it in to an EVSE for charging.