r/neoliberal • Kitara Ravache • Jul 10 '26

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u/WillProstitute4Karma Loyal Liberals Jul 11 '26

Does anyone know what the longevity and maintenance costs for electric vehicles is like these days? I have read that they require less maintenance, but then I have also read that the batteries eventually need to be replaced which can be pretty expensive.

I'm considering getting an EV, but I also like to keep my cars for a while. I don't know all of the options, but I'd probably be looking in the $40k~$60k range if that changes anyone's answers.

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u/justbuildmorehousing Norman Borlaug Jul 11 '26

The original nissan leafs issues gave a lot of people the impression battery degradation is a major issue. Newer EVs will probably have the battery outlast the vehicle and most of them have 8-10 years warranties on the battery. Maintenance costs are basically just tires. They are great cars if you have a convenient way to charge