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Good to hear the iceberg is starting to move! I got an email last week from Customer Care that my battery is due in port to LA on 4/25. Can't understand why some get detailed info, vs single pieces of info. Anyway...

Right? That's the frustrating part, they are building batteries and cars. But you nailed it, low priority. I'm kinda wondering if they're building the same OEM battery for warranty supply, or if it's more economical for them to adapt present battery tech to simplify supply chain? Maybe I'm...

Thank you! Very good to hear, and was told last week by Kia customer care, "I have been inquiring almost daily at this time; at least 3x in the past 2 days for further information and will continue to do so. Yes, I have seen at least 1 other that was delivered, however, it did take some time...

No, it's in Seattle. But I know there's at least one down there! And yes, it's probably in the same boat as me.

Yes, mine is also approved and ordered from the factory, since around Thanksgiving. It certainly could be a negotiation chip on a new one, would love to hear your thoughts on that. Negotiate prior to arrival/installation of battery? Used car values have been pretty high the past several...

Edit: Maybe more important, ensure they aren't lying about how far along your car is in the process. Mine was pending approval forever until I wore them out by stopping by Mon-Wed-Fri for a couple weeks only to be pushed off to corporate who basically couldn't understand why the dealership...

My latest update (today) was the same as previous - no schedule, still on backorder. Meanwhile, my car just sits sadly outside at the dealership. Should I take it home and use what little battery I have? Kia says they need to hold onto it to keep it under warranty...

Is anyone else on here awaiting a warranty battery? My 2016 EV+ has been at the dealership since before Thanksgiving, 25% SOH, with no schedule for replacement on the horizon. Both dealership and Kia Consumer Assistance have the same info - that is to say, none. Am I alone? Any word out...