How long is the warranty for 48v battery?
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How long is the warranty for 48v battery?
Government required 10 years warranty for the high-voltage battery, not sure if 48V battery falls in this category?
the replacement for 48v battery is about $3,000 .
the replacement for 48v battery is about $3,000 .
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I believe the replacement battery is less than $500 installed. Which, as a replacement battery, has a 24 month non prorated warranty including labor. It's only a 0.9 to 1.1 kWh battery.
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I’m betting that given the growing popularity of a 48v system now in cars in general that the aftermarket will catch up with other options by the time we get there. I know I went through two MB aux batteries in my trunk of the w212 before going with an “autozone special” which has lasted a lot longer than any of the MB OEM’s ever did, and for about 65% of the cost.
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I’m betting that given the growing popularity of a 48v system now in cars in general that the aftermarket will catch up with other options by the time we get there. I know I went through two MB aux batteries in my trunk of the w212 before going with an “autozone special” which has lasted a lot longer than any of the MB OEM’s ever did, and for about 65% of the cost.
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48v is Industry wide.
The reason 48v was chosen is that there are additional protections and warnings required at 60v.
48v charging can reach into upper 50s voltage, still below the threshold.
The reason 48v was chosen is that there are additional protections and warnings required at 60v.
48v charging can reach into upper 50s voltage, still below the threshold.
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Slightly OT, but I've been getting 12V battery warnings for about 2 years, now incessant. It's been in twice for this, first 21 months ago, but nothing was done. My car is going in tomorrow for last service before OEM warranty expires next week. I'm going to demand a new battery - what kind of prorate do you think is fair. Original battery has lasted the full 7 years I had each of my last cars.
Update: Car in shop. SA says the 12V batteries only last 3-4 years on current cars!
Second question - does a new battery need to be registered to the car?
Update: Car in shop. SA says the 12V batteries only last 3-4 years on current cars!
Second question - does a new battery need to be registered to the car?
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Slightly OT, but I've been getting 12V battery warnings for about 2 years, now incessant. It's been in twice for this, first 21 months ago, but nothing was done. My car is going in tomorrow for last service before OEM warranty expires next week. I'm going to demand a new battery - what kind of prorate do you think is fair. Original battery has lasted the full 7 years I had each of my last cars.
Second question - does a new battery need to be registered to the car?
Second question - does a new battery need to be registered to the car?
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Hmmm I thought I read although not required to register, it does help resetting it in Xentry to let the vehicle know that the battery is fresh/new so if there were any measures in place that limited system performance prior, it will be removed.
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Thing is that it is standard too, you can't have a W206 C-Class and X254 GLC without it I don't think. They are definitely putting a lot of faith on this system. The initial launch since on the V167 GLE was not without issues, rendering the vehicles completely inoperable because the 48V system also powers the engine cooler and also used to start the car but at least now the technology seems to be more mature.
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I’m betting that given the growing popularity of a 48v system now in cars in general that the aftermarket will catch up with other options by the time we get there. I know I went through two MB aux batteries in my trunk of the w212 before going with an “autozone special” which has lasted a lot longer than any of the MB OEM’s ever did, and for about 65% of the cost.
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Yup that is true, some beg to differ like Mazda, they used 24V batteries I think on some models.
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The latest variation on that theme is the 'mild hybrid', with a wide range of car makers, including VW/Audi, BMW, Cupra, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Kia, Dodge, Land Rover, Seat, Suzuki and Volvo, offering models with the technology. Most if not all are using 48V. Also freight trucks are using the tech too.
