[lprd]

This has been my sentiment lately. I purchased a Tesla last year (primarily to save on gas) and its been an amazing car. You raise a couple points that have been on my mind. The rare metal argument is a good one. I believe that battery disposal is sort of an issue at this time too?

[dharmab]

The material in the batteries are valuable enough that it is profitable to recycle them.

https://youtu.be/s2xrarUWVRQ?si=HfRWIIMJbDmFhQ-z