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> EVs [...] 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 sm
by toyg 5y ago
> EVs [...] 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.
- Factorium 5y agoTesla batteries are only losing 10% of capacity after 200,000 miles: https://electrek.co/2021/08/12/tesla-claims-battery-packs-lose-only-capacity-200000-miles/ https://electrek.co/2021/08/12/tesla-claims-battery-packs-lo...