How much is a replacement battery for a BMW i3?

How much is a replacement main battery for a range extender BMW i3 on a 66 plate?

Asked on 12 June 2023 by patrick.a

Answered by David Ross
It is difficult to get a precise cost for this, as it depends on an estimate from an individual garage because this is unlikely to be something you can carry out at home.

We have seen the price of used battery packs for anything between £6000 and £9000, while previous estimates for the battery and replacement work would exceed £10,000. It is worth pointing out that the BMW warranty for the i3 is eight years or 100,000 miles, and at this point it should be offering a minimum state of health of 70%.
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