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0 pointsbumby3y ago0 comments

Isn’t the real difference the relative cost of repair? The post above yours at the time of this comment cites that battery replacement costs more than that of a new vehicle. It would be hard to find that in an ICE car (assuming it’s not an exotic or rare model).

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jqpabc1233y ago· 3 in thread

It would be hard to find that in an ICE car (assuming it’s not an exotic or rare model).

The cost to replace an ICE engine often exceeds the value of the car. In which case, the car is typically junked/sold for parts/salvaged.

bumbyOP3y ago

Possibly the value of the car at the time of replacement, but not the value of the car when new. The other comment indicating it was 1.3x the cost of their EV when new.

jqpabc1233y ago

Possibly the value of the car at the time of replacement, but not the value of the car when new.

Does it really matter?

Once the cost exceeds the replacement value of the car, only a fool would pay the money to do the work.

bumbyOP3y ago

Absolutely. By orders of magnitude. This is one of those HN comments that comes across as in a bubble or tone deaf.

There’s a difference in the utility and investment value. Lots of people are in the position where they can’t afford a $50k EV repair to keep a car roadworthy or $35k for a new car. Many more can stomach a $5k ICE repair. It may be the difference between getting to work and not for someone who can’t afford a new car. They will still get much more utility out of it even if it’s not worth it on paper.

Not everyone is in a position where they can just decide to buy a new car because it’s the prudent financial decision.

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