Rick Beebe wrote:
I have a 144-volt 1998 Ford Ranger that I'm converting from lead to
lithium. 18 months ago the 24 Interstate 6-volt batteries in it cost
just over $3400.
That's $140 per battery. This seems quite high for Interstate, which is
not a premium battery.
Most dealers will "make a deal" when you are buying that many batteries.
Otherwise, just walk. There's no sense in paying full premium price for
a purchase this large.
I guess I'm cheap. :-) I bought my current set of golf cart batteries
from Sam's Club for $77 per battery. I see they want $84 today, but I'll
bet they'll come down to $80 or less for a quantity purchase.
Prior to this pack, I bought a set of 22 US Battery US-145xc for $135 each.
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There are few industries with more BS than the battery industry.
Elon Musk
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Lee A. Hart, http://www.sunrise-ev.com/LeesEVs.htm
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