Advice needed Evoque P300e cracked hybrid battery casing

as Datatek look like a casting fault to me and a warranty issue. As most of the equipment used by JLR is European branded and the majority manufactured in China who are renowned for short cutting processes like there Indian owner
if it was due to damage the cracks would be sharp and have a crystallised structure not rounded and smooth from that of a LPS casting where the aluminium has failed to fill the mould correctly

backinblack said:

What's the betting that once challenged they say upon reflection it's perfectly safe sir, happy motoring, bye bye

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Seems you were right, extract from email received:
‘We have received communications from JLR that all checks have passed and we can release the vehicle back to yourself.’
I will speak to them further tomorrow when I collect the car.

DPH said:

Seems you were right, extract from email received:
‘We have received communications from JLR that all checks have passed and we can release the vehicle back to yourself.’
I will speak to them further tomorrow when I collect the car.

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I'm not surprised, it would cost a fortune to replace the casing and battery, better to say it's OK o save themselves a lot of cash. Personally I'd be inclined to get an expert opinion to protect yourself in the event of battery failure

Sorry JLR I can only accept your first answer. Please replace the battery at your expense

Datatek said:

I'm not surprised, it would cost a fortune to replace the casing and battery, better to say it's OK o save themselves a lot of cash. Personally I'd be inclined to get an expert opinion to protect yourself in the event of battery failure

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Further, I'd want some kind of formal letter, including photos, from jlr to confirm what they have said

kermit_rr said:

Further, I'd want some kind of formal letter, including photos, from jlr to confirm what they have said

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A very good idea.

Datatek said:

I would put money on that being a molding fault. There is no sign in the photo's of any impact damage that might have caused the split. The green stuff may have been applied at the factory.
You may need to employ an expert to produce a report.

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And there is a void in the top "corner" that looks like it was introduced during casting. That greeny goo was probably factory, or workshop applied.

Stick with their first story, and tell them it needed replacing!

If you'd shelled out nearly 11K, would they have backtracked and returned your money if they found it was fine inside and clearly caused by poor casting??? Like hell they would have!

Sheer incompetence!

That is a classic casting failure. It is called "Cold Shut" and it happens during the casting process: - Cold shut defects are cracks that have round edges. They occur when metal flows into the mold from more than one point. However, the metal is too cold and cannot merge properly to form a perfect piece.

Datatek said:

I'm not surprised, it would cost a fortune to replace the casing and battery, better to say it's OK o save themselves a lot of cash. Personally I'd be inclined to get an expert opinion to protect yourself in the event of battery failure

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Especially as these batteries have a reputation for spontaneously combusting, especially if damaged

Note: I post this reply purely out of concern for the OP's safety, it is not my intention to start a discussion on the subject.

norseman said:

Especially as these batteries have a reputation for spontaneously combusting, especially if damaged

Note: I post this reply purely out of concern for the OP's safety, it is not my intention to start a discussion on the subject.

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Allegedly, t was an Ejoke hybrid that started the fire that burnt down the multistory car park at Luton airport.