> "Given the rate of failure and failure modes inherent in current battery technology in things like Teslas and such this market simply wont exist" It's true t

> "Given the rate of failure and failure modes inherent in current battery technology in things like Teslas and such this market simply wont exist" It's true that batteries degrade over time, and might even need replacement in 10-15 years or so. But the rest of the electric drivetrain will last far longer than combustion counterparts: Tesla claims they're designing for 1,000,000 miles. Now, suppose it's the 2030s and you're in the market for a cheap used vehicle. There will very likely be a thriving 3rd-party industry upgrading the battery cells in old used EVs using the latest 2030s technology. And batteries will be much cheaper by then, too. If anything, electrification will mean better and more reliable used vehicles!