• NotMyOldRedditName@kbin.social
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    10 months ago

    I got an electric vehicle, and I’m worried about the post battery warranty period. Do I keep it after 8 years and hope the battery doesn’t go out, or do I say fuck that risk and get another one to drive until it’s battery warranty is up too.

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      10 months ago

      Since it sounds like your car is currently reliable, you have the choice of ‘paying for a new car now’ and ‘maybe have to pay for a new car in the future’. The latter is the less expensive option.

      Edit: Even when considering the trade-in value of a car goes down as it ages, as a new car devalues much, much faster.