I think you&#x27;re overestimating the battery capacity loss. There is a Dutch study which concludes the following:<p><i>Based on 84 data points from the 85-kWh version of the Model S and six from 60-kWh cars, the study concludes that the Model S will retain about 94 percent of its capacity after 50,000 miles, with losses thereafter shrinking to about 1 percent per 30,000 miles.<p>That means that after 100,000 miles, the typical Model S is projected to retain about 92 percent of its battery capacity and range.</i><p>So what &quot;fact&quot; you are relying on stating the battery will have to be replaced between 3 and 6 years is probably not very factual. Other, simpler EVs, lacking the rather sophisticated battery management system of the Model S might degrade quicker - especially in warmer climates, but nowhere near as fast as you state.<p>Other than that, you&#x27;re right in that most EVs are almost as complex as a modern ICE. They need to be checked regularly and will need repairs.