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Re:EVs are depreciating much faster than gas-powered cars by supportengineer on Friday October 17, 2025 @03:47PM (#45621202)
Knowing several people driving 10+ year old Tesla's, I have to disagree with you.

1. Yes, the range is a little less. One person got their battery replaced by a 3rd party specialist. Runs great.

2. They certainly are repairable, just take it to Tesla service or a 3rd party mechanic.

3. Even if the battery is $20k, now you essentially have a new car for only $20k.

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Re:EVs are depreciating much faster than gas-powered cars by stackedinserter on Friday October 17, 2025 @11:11PM (#45624587)
> Even if the battery is $20k, now you essentially have a new car for only $20k.

By this logic, I get a new car every time I fill up my tank.

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Re:EVs are depreciating much faster than gas-powered cars by g8oz on Saturday October 18, 2025 @08:46AM (#45626921)
No, a better analogy for the OP's logic would be that you get a new car every time you replace the transmission (or some other major overhaul). A ICE fill up is equivalent to a EV recharge.
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