Yeah, that’s true - it’s integral because an EV retains all of its components throughout its lifespan. If we consider an ICE car’s fuel as a “component”, then

Yeah, that’s true - it’s integral because an EV retains all of its components throughout its lifespan. If we consider an ICE car’s fuel as a “component”, then it’s an interesting comparison: fuel is basically maximally degraded - it accumulates as much “wear” as possible - and then it’s jettisoned so what remains attached to the vehicle is comparatively less worn.