Signs of a Failing EV or Hybrid Battery
- A big drop in driving range or electric-only distance
- The battery won't hold charge or charges much more slowly
- Battery or drivetrain warning lights on the dash
- Lost capacity bars (common on older Nissan Leafs)
- The hybrid system cutting in and out or the car refusing to start
Battery Replacement vs Selling
A replacement high-voltage battery pack can cost anywhere from around $5,000 to well over $20,000 depending on the model — frequently more than an older EV or hybrid is worth. When the numbers don't stack up, selling the car for cash is the practical choice.
Your EV Isn't Worthless — Even With a Dead Battery
A degraded or dead pack still has real value: individual modules and cells can be reused or recycled, and the electric motor, inverter, charger and control electronics are all in demand. Add the body, wheels and other parts and even a non-running EV is worth a firm cash offer — not a disposal fee.
Safe, Responsible High-Voltage Handling
High-voltage battery packs need proper handling and recycling. We're set up to collect and process EVs and hybrids safely, and route the lithium packs through the correct recycling channels rather than landfill.
What We Pay for EVs & Hybrids in Auckland
From early Leafs and high-km Prius and Aqua hybrids to Teslas, BYDs and MGs, we buy electric and hybrid vehicles running, damaged or dead. Call 0800 000 523 with the model and battery condition for a firm figure.
How to Sell Your EV or hybrid in Auckland
- Call 0800 000 523 or send your plate — we value it on live parts and scrap data.
- Get a firm cash offer — a real figure, not a “from” price.
- Free same-day collection anywhere in Auckland, running or not.
- Get paid by cash or bank transfer, NZTA paperwork handled.