The Cost Of Ford EV Battery Replacement Depends On The Size And Composition The average cost range for replacing a Ford EV battery varies, depending on the model and battery specification.

A family in St. Petersburg, Florida, says a car replacement battery for their Ford Focus Electric will cost more than they paid for the used car.

A Florida family ran into a major problem after buying an electric vehicle, the replacement battery costs more than they bought the car for.

The cost? $14,000, more than she paid for the car in the first place. Even worse, Ford had discontinued the Focus Electric model four years ago, so the battery wasn't even available anymore.

Patent image of Ford battery pack designed for easier module replacement Other automakers, such as Mercedes-Benz, have considered going the other way completely, toward air-cooling.