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Originally Posted by MartinSE

SO, you think the batteries just die one day? Do the engines just die when they are past their 50,000 warranty? (Do any still offer 50,000?)

They degrade over time, at 150,000 miles they are warranted to still get 70% of their original range. So, instead of 600 miles, they would be down to 420. Or instead of 300 miles, they would be down to 210.

And your "outrageously expensive" description is a personal opinion, obviously, a lot of people think they are worth it. And beyond that, the price of EV batteries has dropped by 89% in the past ten years. There is no reason to believe and no evidence that the decline is over. In fact, historically the price of technology plummets as a mass product is adopted. We are NOT yet at mass production. So, it is reasonable the price of those "outrageously expensive" batteries will be "dirt cheap" in 10 years -

Attached is an image of the bill for an out-of-warranty Telsa Model 3 battery replacement recently, the total (including a few other things that were done) was under $17,000. So, even if the dropping price of batteries only continues at the current rate, it will cost a WHOPPING $1,700. And with the advancement of technology, it is reasonable to assume that the "new battery" in 2032 will have a faster charging rate, and go at least twice as far. (personally, I am betting on 10 times as far.)

I bet you lose that bet…