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There are a lot of semi-consumable ICE components that these comparisons often omit: mass airflow sensors, oxygen sensors, gaskets/seals, emissions components,

There are a lot of semi-consumable ICE components that these comparisons often omit: mass airflow sensors, oxygen sensors, gaskets/seals, emissions components, starter batteries. These often cost in the $100-500 range/ea and the labor to replace them is at minimum $100/hr in my locality.

alphabettsy 2y ago
Those definitely can be issues, but I can’t remember the last time, if ever, I had any of those other than a starter battery replaced before 100k miles.
- r00fus 2y ago
  Smog checks, brake replacements and all the fluid/filter replacements are nontrivial regular costs. EVs have only wiper fluid, 12v batteries and air cabin filters to replace regularly. Brakes literally last the life of the vehicle.
Ekaros 2y ago
Don't some electric cars also have 12V batteries? At least Porsche Taycan had one. And they can go bad and also might be drained more than on ICE.
- vel0city 2y ago
  Practically all EVs commonly sold have 12V batteries.
- Kirby64 2y ago
  They do, but most of the time they are smaller and cheaper. No need for huge cranking currents, really. The replacement for a Model 3 battery is about $90, for context.