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Master/Getty Images Batteries are the powerhouse of every modern electric vehicle (EV). They provide the energy needed for propulsion and just about everything inside the vehicle, including climate control, safety features, and all essential electronics. However, unlike the easy-to-swap batteries that start cars with internal combusion engines, EV batteries are expensive to build and replace. Advertisement Since EVs rely on their battery packs to function, these high-voltage lithium-ion batteries are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, fast charge cycles, and potential impacts while delivering consistent power in every ride. Unfortunately, defects…