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There are a lot of semi-consumable ICE components that these comparisons often omit: mass airflow sensors, oxygen sensors, gaskets/seals, emissions components, starter batteries. These often cost in the $100-500 range/ea and the labor to replace them is at minimum $100/hr in my locality.

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Those definitely can be issues, but I can’t remember the last time, if ever, I had any of those other than a starter battery replaced before 100k miles.

Smog checks, brake replacements and all the fluid/filter replacements are nontrivial regular costs. EVs have only wiper fluid, 12v batteries and air cabin filters to replace regularly. Brakes literally last the life of the vehicle.

Don't some electric cars also have 12V batteries? At least Porsche Taycan had one. And they can go bad and also might be drained more than on ICE.

They do, but most of the time they are smaller and cheaper. No need for huge cranking currents, really. The replacement for a Model 3 battery is about $90, for context.

Practically all EVs commonly sold have 12V batteries.

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