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by istjohn 1767 days ago
Electric vehicles are far simpler mechanically, so I expect they will last much longer.
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only if they have been built to do so.

the same busted (and hard to repair) body parts will occur in both. Think AC, window motors, lamps and switches, etc.

plus, none of the manufacturers seem to be investing in easily replaceable batteries. They'd rather you buy a new car. May as well right? the batt replacement is 60% of the cost!