Forget the Myths: Ev Batteries Are Now More Than 99% Recyclable
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The battery is almost certainly worth far more than the car at this point.
Yes, I know that the battery will be scavenged at the junkyard. I'd love to get some of that.
Over/Under goal is a refurbisher or similar middleman buying it just for the battery. Good luck, let us know how it goes
Although it sounds you are better just keeping the car and using it.
Even better than the real thing. /s