For Mississauga residents, the question of vehicle disposal has become more complex. Traditionally, scrapping a car was straightforward: the vehicle aged, repairs became expensive, and you scrapped it.
But today, more households have both electric and gas vehicles. And when maintenance bills start piling up, people face a new dilemma: which car should I scrap first?
An electric car with a degraded battery can cost $10,000-15,000 to repair. A gas car needs repairs too. So which one actually makes economic sense to scrap?
This guide provides the real numbers to help you decide.
Here’s the thing about EV batteries: Your gas car has a small battery that just starts the engine. That’s it. Easy to replace, costs $100-300.
But an electric car? The battery is the car. It powers everything. And these batteries don’t last forever. After 10-15 years, they start losing juice. You charge it fully, and the range drops. That’s when you’re screwed, because replacing it costs $10,000-15,000.