I highly encourage anyone who doesn't understand why electric vehicles are not a good thing to watch Engineering Explained's videos about the problem with EVs and why internal combustion engines aren't going away anytime soon. A lot of it comes down to energy density, size, and total weight.,(reply>), @Jody Bruchon Tech how's it not relevant? Of course it will last 10+ years. 1st generation leaf's and Zoe's are still around and battery degradation on water cooled managed batteries will likely see only 10% reduction in capacity after 10 years, still perfectly useable. There's much less to wear out on an electric car.,(reply>), @trevor Wilkinson Depreciation is irrelevant. The car will not be usable in 10 years, possibly less. The cells will wear over time as well, so the economy calculations using the new capacity don't hold water.,(reply>), @Jody Bruchon Tech That $50K will not depreciate very much compared to pretty much any combustion engine car. At the moment with shortages, he can probably get back nearly all of what he originally paid for it even used.,(reply>), @trevor Wilkinson Most economical...after you pay $50K for it and lithium mine for it.,(reply>), @Jody Bruchon Tech Watch his video Is "Keeping Your Old Car Better For The Environment?" He has a fun little sports car, He has a very very good MPG larger practical car, and he has the tesla which while not suitable for everyone is his most economical.