How Much Does an Electric Car Battery Cost? (UK; 2024)

Unfortunately, an electric car battery replacement a very expensive job. This means, as of June 2024, the average cost for an electric car battery is £7,235.07 (estimated).

 

According to Statista, the average cost of a lithium-ion electric car battery in 2023 was $139 per kWh. This works out as £109.25 per kWh in the UK. While it is still expensive, it is much lower than in 2013 when the cost per kWh was $780 (£613.04).

 

How Much Does an EV Battery Cost?

The following figures are based on the average figure of £109.25 per kWh. We have only calculated the cost for the smallest available battery on the standard model of every car. All battery size figures correct as of July 2024 and are sourced from the manufacturer’s website.

 

Prices do not include removing the old battery or fitting the new one. This will mean your electric car battery replacement cost is higher.

 

Model	Battery Price	Battery Size (kwh)
Audi Q8 e-Tron	£11,580.50	106
Abarth 500e	£4,588.50	42
Audi e-Tron GT quattro	£9,144.25	83.7
Audi Q4 e-Tron	£8,368.55	76.6
BMW I  4	£8,816.50	80.7
BMW I5 -	£8,871.10	81.2
BMW i7	£9,166.08	83.9
BMW iX	£11,493.10	105.2
BMW iX1	£7,068.50	64.7
BMW iX3	£8,084.50	74
BYD Dolphin	£6,609	60.5
BYD SEAL	£9,013.15	82.5
Citroen Ami	£600.80	5.5
Citroen e-Berlingo	£5,058.30	46.3
Citroen e-C4	£5,462.50	50
Citroen e-Spacetourer	£5,462.50	50
CUPRA e-Born	£6,336.50	58
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense	£5,549.90	50.8
Fiat 500e	£2,622	24
Ford Mustang Mach-e	£9,941.75	91
Genesis G80	£9,526.60	87.2
Genesis GV60	£8,455.95	77.4
Genesis GV70	£8,084.50	74
Honda e	£3,878.40	35.5
Hyundai Ioniq 5	£6,336.50	58
Hyundai Ioniq 6	£8,455.95	77.4
Hyundai Kona Electric	£6,992	64
Jaguar I-Pace  EV400	£9,253.50	84.7
Kia e-Niro	£7,079.40	64.8
Kia EV6	£8,455.95	77.4
KIA EV9	£10,378.75	95
Kia Soul EV	£4,282.60	39.2
Lexus UX300e	£7,953.40	72.8
Maxus MIFA 9	£9,832.50	90
Maxus eDeliver 3	£9,832.50	35
Maxus eDeliver 9	£5,626.40	51.1
Mazda MX-30	£3,878.40	35.5
Mercedes-Benz EQA	£7,265.15	66.5
Mercedes-Benz EQB	£7,265.15	66.5
Mercedes-Benz EQC	£8,740	80
Mercedes-Benz EQE	£9,723.25	89
Mercedes-Benz EQS	£11,777.15	107.8
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV	£11,842.70	108.4
Mercedes-Benz EQV	£9,832.50	90
MG ZS EV	£5,582.70	51.1
MG4 EV	£5,571.75	51
MG5 EV	£6,675.20	61.1
MINI Electric	£3,157.30	28.9
Nissan Ariya	£6,882.75	63
Nissan Leaf	£4,260.75	39
ORA Funky Cat	£5,244	48
Peugeot e-2008	£5,549.90	50.8
Peugeot e-208	£5,058.30	46.3
Peugeot e-Rifter	£5,462.50	50
Peugeot e-Traveller	£5,462.50	50
Polestar 2	£7,538.25	69
Polestar 3	£12,126.75	111
Porsche Taycan	£7,756.45	71
Renault Kangoo Van e-Tech	£4,807	44
Renault Megane e-Tech	£6,555	60
Renault Zoe	£5,976	54.7
Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV 80	£8,412.25	77
Skoda Enyaq iV 60	£6,336.50	58
Smart fortwo	£1,824.50	16.7
Subaru Solterra	£7,800.45	71.4
Tesla Model 3	£6,281.90	57.5
Tesla Model S	£10,378.75	95
Tesla Model X	£10,378.75	95
Tesla Model Y	£6,281.90	57.5
Toyota BZ4x	£7,800.45	71.4
Toyota Proace Electric	£5,462.50	50
Vauxhall Combo-e Life	£5,462.50	50
Vauxhall Corsa-e	£5,058.30	46.3
Vauxhall Mokka-e	£5,462.50	50
Vauxhall Movano Electric	£8,193.75	75
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life	£5,462.50	50
Volkswagen ID.3	£6,336.50	58
Volkswagen ID.4	£8,412.25	77
Volkswagen ID.5	£8,412.25	77
Volkswagen ID.Buzz	£8,412.25	77
Volkwagen ID.4 GTX	£8,412.25	77
Volvo C40 Recharge	£7,647.50	70
Volvo EX30	£5,571.75	51
Volvo EX90	£11,689.75	107
Volvo XC40 Recharge	£7,210.50	66

 

When Will I Need To Replace My Electric Car Battery?

Fortunately, electric car batteries are built to last. Most new cars come with an 8-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty for your peace of mind. This means that the manufacturer will cover the replacement cost if there is a mechanical fault within this timeframe.

 

They also guarantee their batteries will hold around 70% of their total capacity after 8 years. At 70% capacity, an electric car is still very usable, so you may not need a replacement battery for ten years or more. The exception is if you own a small EV that has a low range to begin with.

 

However, the technology is still constantly evolving, so we may reach a point where the batteries outlive the vehicles.

 

Will Electric Vehicle Batteries Continue to Get Cheaper?

According to a report by Goldman Sach published in November 2023, battery prices are forecast to fall 40% by 2025, from 2022.

 

The analysts concluded that this would be down to declining prices of EV raw materials, such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt.

 

This would mean a battery would cost $99 per kilowatt hour, drastically reducing an electric car battery replacement cost.

 

How Can I Keep My Battery Replacement Cost Down Now?

Naturally, paying several thousand pounds for an electric car battery replacement isn’t ideal. While our figures quoted above give a good estimate of how much a battery costs, they are not official figures. They also don't include labour costs. This means your EV battery replacement cost will be even higher.

 

To keep the cost as low as possible, we recommend sticking to a strict service schedule and comparing deals when you need a battery replacement. That way, you keep your car in top condition and avoid unnecessary expenses.

 

 

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