Last-generation automakers sold expensive, complex ICE vehicles and made money back on parts and servicing.
EVs are much cheaper and simpler to manufacture and last basically forever.
EVs are much cheaper and simpler to manufacture and last basically forever.
That's not what I heard about their batteries, which need replacing way more often than a regular ICE setup (i.e. every small-single-digit years vs every 15 years or so).
Also, it's true that electric engines see less stress, but a lot of the rest of the car is still a car.
https://electrek.co/2021/08/12/tesla-claims-battery-packs-lo...