If you buy an EV, you should be happy with its range when you buy it. Like laptops and cellphones, that will degrade as all batteries do. But also like laptops and cellphones, when you replace that battery down the road, it is unlikely you'll get an upgrade. You'll get the same range.
At least that was the case with my 2013 Leaf with its 85 mile range. I had it in mind that when it came for a new battery I'd get maybe a 10% upgrade. While the new batteries mechanically fit, they are somehow incompatible. FWIW, my 2013 is pretty good as Leafs go. Down one bar.
But if the range is 150 miles or better, I don't think that matters as much. I think buying used EVs in the future will be a thing. Just not the 2013 Leaf.
Other than that, I'm sold on EVs. I'd never buy a hybrid or gas car again.
At least that was the case with my 2013 Leaf with its 85 mile range. I had it in mind that when it came for a new battery I'd get maybe a 10% upgrade. While the new batteries mechanically fit, they are somehow incompatible. FWIW, my 2013 is pretty good as Leafs go. Down one bar.
But if the range is 150 miles or better, I don't think that matters as much. I think buying used EVs in the future will be a thing. Just not the 2013 Leaf.
Other than that, I'm sold on EVs. I'd never buy a hybrid or gas car again.