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Re:Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or d... by timbit42 on Monday September 28, 2026 @03:27PM (#49883161)
Which costs money...
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Re:Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or d... by pjmlp on Tuesday September 29, 2026 @03:49AM (#49889637)
Much less than with a second hand EV, possible battery issues, and the whole subscription model.
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Re:Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or d... by bryanlarsen on Tuesday September 29, 2026 @09:16AM (#49892731)
A 250,000 mile Tesla battery is less likely to need replacement (3% odds p.a.) than a 250,000 mile Toyota engine (4% odds p.a.). And a Tesla battery is slightly below average reliability compared to other brands and of course a Toyota motor is more reliable than any other brand.
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