“This battery is also out of warranty...8yrs/100k”
Tesla started out with an unlimited warranty on their batteries.
Then it was 8 years/250k.
Then it became 8 years/ 100k, 120k or 150k, depending upon model.
The next story gone viral will be the EV owner with a 10-year-old vehicle who CANNOT get a battery.
At least ICE vehicles retain some value 10-30 years or longer vs becoming a paperweight due to compulsory obsolescence...
...on top of a capitalistic aftermarket which keeps them running FAR longer than the manufacturer ever intended.
“At least ICE vehicles retain some value 10-30 years or longer vs becoming a paperweight due to compulsory obsolescence...”
According to AARP, the Tesla Model 3 only depreciates 5.5% after the first year of driving, dropping from a value of $48,650 to $46,121.
Why is the Tesla resale value so high compared to other EVs? It’s partly because Tesla batteries don’t degrade quickly, so you can drive them for years without a significant drop in battery capacity.
https://www.compare.com/electric-cars/guides/tesla-resale-value