I BOUGHT A DEAD $80,000 ELECTRIC CADILLAC FOR $3,500… AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTED $30,000 TO FIX IT!

EV Channels Review

The reviewer details the final chapter of their Cadillac ELR project, taking the car to a dealership for diagnostics and a potential battery replacement quote. The dealership experience is highlighted as surprisingly low-pressure, with staff seemingly unfazed by the reviewer's appearance, contrasting with expectations of potential bias. The core of the video focuses on the ELR's battery replacement cost, which the dealership quoted at $12,000 (excluding labor), with a past repair costing $30,000. This is deemed prohibitively expensive. The reviewer also conducts a test drive to assess fuel efficiency, achieving an impressive 50.1 MPG by strategically using electric and gas modes, demonstrating the car's potential for efficient operation despite its age and battery degradation. The video concludes with a teaser for a new, red project vehicle, a defunct electric Coca-Cola van, which the reviewer finds intriguing despite its apparent unreliability and unique design flaws.