Cars currently are really sophisticated computers with tires. There are a lot of systems all managed by the central ECU. Things like airbag, electric windows, seat heaters, electronic brakes, ABS, coolant circuit... each one are managed by its own circuit.
Not needing oil changes or air flow meters for the mix, electric cars will be much more simplified in some parts but I bet that are absolutely arcane in the other. And the battery can kill you easily.