Owner of Hyundai plug-in hybrid shocked by $15,000 cost to replace battery

Peter Birovchak says when he purchased his plug-in hybrid electric vehicle he thought he was being a good steward of the environment.

“I liked the idea of going to a gas station once every three weeks instead of once every week,” Birovchak said.

In November 2017, the Kelowna, B.C., resident purchased a brand new 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid for around $30,000. Birovchak says he saved about $300 a month on his gas bill.

However, this past September, the engine light came on while driving. After taking the vehicle to a Hyundai dealership, Birovchak was told the electric battery would need to be replaced.

“I got a quote the next day for $15, 272 not including labour,” said Birovchak.

What’s worse, Birovchak’s vehicle had 190,000 kilometres, which meant it was past the warranty of 160,000 kilometres.

Consumer Matter's reporter Anne Drewa explains what happened next.

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