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Leases are definitely looking more attractive. You could also consider that the battery is an expendable component that you'll be able to upgrade separately to
by ENGNR 10y ago
Leases are definitely looking more attractive. You could also consider that the battery is an expendable component that you'll be able to upgrade separately to the chassis once the tech improves anyway.
Personally I think software upgradability is the most important criteria, which means either Tesla or lease and let someone else deal with rapid obsolescence.
- tlrobinson 10y agoI agree regarding leases being attractive. I feel like between EVs and self-driving cars the auto industry is in a very rapid period of innovation. Of course the price of leases may factor that in.
- benjaminjackman 10y agoExcept that if I recall correctly Tesla has also stated that they expect to upgrading the hardware yearly as well (e.g. sensors). So an apt analogy may be an iPhone. iOS still get updates (which is great) but eventually you are going to need to get a new phone (/car).