The issue is the delta-time: there is only a competitive advantage to resale value once the repairable cars have hit the secondary market and start needing repa

The issue is the delta-time: there is only a competitive advantage to resale value once the repairable cars have hit the secondary market and start needing repairs. Then you're talking 7-10 years. Currently the demand on EVs is so high that good EVs hold their resale value even with poor repairability.