# Ron Burch Chose a New Battery Over a New Model S

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Podcast: [Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kilowatt-a-podcast-about-electric-vehicles-52300)
Published: 2026-04-09T04:07:30+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Allison Sheridan interviews Ron Burch about his decision to invest in a new battery for his decade-old Tesla Model S rather than replacing the vehicle. They explore the technical realities of long-term EV ownership, including battery degradation, replacement costs, and the sustainability of keeping an electric car on the road for the long haul.

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