I think it is comparable to needing to replace an engine in an “fossil fuel” auto, just to “fix” it. The battery pack is likely a bigger cost component than the simple electric powered motor in a Tesla and that motor will likely outlast numerous battery packs. Meanwhile the batteries will likely keep getting more and more expensive.
“I think it is comparable to needing to replace an engine in an “fossil fuel” auto”
A new conventional powered gas engine (crate motor) will run you around $5k or less depending on what it is.....I doubt install would even be $2k.
For $22k even in this economy you can buy a new or slightly used low end Toyota or hundai for that I would imagine
I swapped the engine in my 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo for less than 2k.
Hell, the car itself only cost 2k when I bought it.
22500? You can by a brand new Ranger for that price, if you walked in the dealer with cash.