…I decided to order this battery from Malaysia, but after exchanging several emails, I came to conclusion that it was probably 50/50 a scam. So I paid through Paypal to have at least some protection. Purchased June 20, promise to arrive in 35 days, I received a tracking number and link of the logistics company. After almost 2 months nothing, no movement on the tracking of the shipment. I sent emails for an explanation, nothing, I asked for a refund, nothing. Then at the end of October I ran into an Irish company that disassembles electric cars and they have a battery for a Kia 2018. I asked through Paypal if I was covered because the shipment never arrived, after a few days they responded positively and refunded the full amount. Then I ordered a battery from Ireland which arrived as promised and I finally fitted it to my car yesterday. It works like clockwork, it did only 43,000 km and has a range of over 150 km. Today I drove it about 50 km and it dropped the percentage from 85% to 55%. You should never give up.
I now have 7 modules from the old battery that are in very good condition. The battery has been outside under a tarp since January for almost 10 months and the voltage of all modules is the same as in January.
When, unfortunately, I hope in the distant future, my new battery starts to have insufficient range or turtle mode, I have enough material to play around and change modules and later cells. I got some new experience and knowledge and a new hobby.
I’ll let you know how it’s going with my Kia after few months.
I now have 7 modules from the old battery that are in very good condition. The battery has been outside under a tarp since January for almost 10 months and the voltage of all modules is the same as in January.
When, unfortunately, I hope in the distant future, my new battery starts to have insufficient range or turtle mode, I have enough material to play around and change modules and later cells. I got some new experience and knowledge and a new hobby.
I’ll let you know how it’s going with my Kia after few months.
