- A team recently tore down BYD's latest blade battery pack.
- It took 8 hours plus a deep freeze cycle to dismantle the pack, partly due to the use of structural adhesives.
- They also raise concerns of repairability and recycling.
One of the largest selling points of an EV is the total cost of ownership. Sure, an EV may have a heavy upfront cost and sharp depreciation, but fewer moving parts generally mean less maintenance. That said, serviceability is still a major concern, especially when something as expensive as the battery pack is the point of focus.
