New energy vehicle 'battery anxiety' is expected to alleviate

Battery life is short, technology iteration is fast, battery replacement is expensive... At present, all kinds of concerns around consumers about new energy vehicle power lithium batteries have become a 'blocker' restricting the large-scale popularization of pure electric vehicles. After the battery expires, new energy vehicle owners have been in a dilemma for nearly two years, and the service life of the first batch of new energy vehicles’ power lithium batteries is approaching, leaving many car owners in a dilemma. 'Change the battery. It costs 40,000 to 50,000 yuan. It will almost match the value of my car. If you change the car straight, not to mention the price of the second-hand car, almost no one wants to buy it.' Mr. Wang, the citizen sighed. . The situation Mr. Wang encountered is not unique. The reporter knows that due to the limitations of early technology, the service life of the first batch of new energy vehicle power lithium batteries is about 5 to 8 years, and the warranty period is relatively short, about 3 to 5 years. After the warranty period, the car owner can only replace the battery at his own expense, and the battery price of 50,000 to 60,000 yuan makes the car owner feel that it is better to change to a new car. If you change the car, you must first sell the old car. However, in the face of second-hand new energy vehicles whose batteries are on the verge of being eliminated, the market reacted coldly. A second-hand car dealer in Huaxiang told reporters that, except for a few more high-end models such as Tesla and BMW i3, new energy vehicles are generally not considered for car collection. 'Especially for cars with batteries on the verge of expiration, replacement of the battery is another expense. I basically don't consider collecting it, and few buyers want to buy it.' Even if the battery is not on the verge of 'retirement. 'My car has been driving for almost 6 years. It used to have a range of 300 kilometers, but now it only shows 260 kilometers, and it actually runs 200 kilometers.' Recently, the owner of the car, Ms. Cao, went to the Tenshi Marketing Store to maintain the vehicle and asked about it. How to change the battery of a vehicle. 'The salesperson told me that there is no way to replace the battery, and I am not sure how much the battery will be replaced after 10 years of use.' Many car companies have pushed battery replacement solutions in recent years, surrounding the 'battery anxiety that plagues car owners.' 'Many new energy vehicles are exploring different processing paths. Tesla aimed at battery recycling. On September 7, Tesla announced a battery recycling plan on its official website, stating that Tesla's service centers around the world can resolve batteries that no longer meet the needs of users. Tesla owners who participate in battery recycling can replace their batteries with new ones and return the vehicles to their new car status. Tesla stated in the recycling plan that these discarded batteries have not been landfilled and can be 100% recycled. At present, Tesla has confirmed that it is building a battery recycling system in a super factory in Nevada. With recycling technology to use the residual value of the battery, car owners are most concerned about whether it can reduce the price of replacing new batteries. In this regard, Tesla CEO Musk once stated on social media that the current life of Tesla’s power lithium battery is 300,000 to 500,000 kilometers, and the price is between 3,000 and 7,000 US dollars, which is approximately 20,500 to 47,800 yuan. Renminbi. If this price comes true, I believe it can be accepted by more car owners. NIO, a new domestic car maker, is exploring another solution through the battery swap mode. On August 20, NIO announced the launch of the battery rental service BaaS (BatteryasaService, battery as a service). This service is based on the current full range of Weilai models that support two charging modes: charging and battery swapping. In other words, consumers can only purchase NIO cars through the 'separation of vehicle and electricity' method, while the battery is rented and paid for rental and service fees on a regular basis. 'If it is to rent a battery, car owners can enjoy continuously updated battery technology without worrying about vehicle depreciation due to battery iteration.' Weilai CEO Li Bin believes that 'separation of car and electricity' also reduces the cost and threshold for car owners to buy a car at one time. In addition, with the development of battery technology, in recent years, BAIC New Energy, BYD and other car companies have also continued to extend the battery warranty time and kilometers. This year, BAIC New Energy also introduced a battery life-time warranty. The recycling mechanism of decommissioned batteries needs to be improved. The battery replacement methods that various auto companies have continuously optimized and introduced are based on the continuous advancement of new energy battery technology. Academician Ouyang Minggao, a professor at Tsinghua University and deputy director of the Academic Committee, said: “In recent years, the progress of new energy vehicles is first of all the advancement of battery technology. Battery technology has increased by three times compared with the past, and the cost has dropped by more than 80%. Technological revolution.” But with the arrival of the first batch of new energy vehicle power lithium batteries 'scrap tide' is about to come, it is also urgent to establish a large-scale and scientific recycling management mechanism. According to the calculation of the China Automobile Center, in 2020, my country will usher in the first large-scale decommissioning stage of new energy power batteries, with a total of more than 200,000 tons. If effective management is not implemented, serious environmental pollution and waste of resources will be caused. At present, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has launched a comprehensive management platform for the national monitoring of new energy vehicles and the traceability of power battery recycling, which will focus on how the power battery is retired after it is retired. But whether the battery can be recovered is a major challenge at the moment. 'The most important thing is that there is a lack of incentive mechanism. If the proceeds from battery recycling can be partly transferred to consumers and bring preferential benefits to battery replacement, I believe it can encourage more consumers to participate in battery recycling.' An industry insider broke down. (Reporter Zhao Yuhan) Statement: Some pictures and content of articles published on this site are from the Internet. If there is any infringement, please contact to delete the previous article: Retired power lithium-ion batteries must not develop power banks, handheld lighting and other equipment, and power lithium-ion batteries are used in cascades Management methods are coming soon