Am I in an alternative universe. Musk and Tesla exist in the Obama universe of economics and science. The technology of operating advanced machinery with stored energy is advanced now, but to expense.
There is no after market for these cars because the teplacement bstteries are 20 to 40000k
Things he’s pushing mot related to cars. Traveling to other planets, massive tunnel boring machine, not a flame thrower flame thrower, etc.
He’s a con building fancy golf carts for the rich and enviromentally challenged.
While selling trips to Mars.
Best summation yet.
There is no after market for these cars because the replacement batteries are 20 to 40000k.
I have been interested in electric powered vehicles and alternative energy sources since I was a kid growing up in the 1960s. I have tinkered for years creating various devices and still having fun, now designing easily replicated devices for my 3-D printer.
You are absolutely correct in your assessment here. After 8 years a typical car has about 100,000 miles and still has more than half its life left and typically is still worth several thousand dollars. At an average of $3 a gallon and 25 mpg it will have used $12,000 in fuel during that time period. But after 8 years and 100,000 miles a typical Tesla is projected by Tesla to need a new battery which will be in the range of $20,000 to $40,000. It will not make any economic sense. The complete used car will not be worth what the battery will cost. Teslas are disposable vehicles.
Just the replacement cost of the battery will cost approximately twice what the fuel that a car the same size will have used during the life of the battery. This is not to even mention the cost of the electricity used to recharge it. Teslas really make no economic sense at all under current conditions. I am surprised that Prius hybrids have worked out as well for their owners as they have, but you can actually still drive one around with a weak battery with usually nothing more serious than a reduction in fuel economy. With a Tesla you would be looking at seriously compromised range and possibly power. Maybe enterprising individuals will be able to figure out how to salvage the electric components and put gas engines in them?