Ontario man told his EV needs new battery. Software update fixes the problem [Video]

An Ontario man said he couldn’t believe an electric car he bought three years ago for $20,000 would need a new battery at a cost of more than $33,000.

“They called me to say I needed a new battery, but I actually felt sick, bewildered, perplexed that the battery could cost that much,” said Charles Jakl of East Garafraxa, near Orangeville.

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Jakl bought a 2018 Chevrolet Volt Hybrid three years ago and he said when the car was just over 161,000 km, which is just outside its warranty period, it stopped working.

“The car right now is a paperweight. It has been sitting at the dealership since December,” said Jakl.

After speaking with CTV News Toronto, we contacted General Motors Canada on his behalf and a spokesperson said the company was working with Jakl to resolve the issue.

Jakl then contacted CTV News Toronto again to say GM decided to …