Key Points:

• Rising Repair Costs for EVs: Insurance companies report higher repair costs for EVs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. This isn't subjective—hundreds of thousands of vehicles are showing the same trend.
• Modular Design Issues: EVs are built differently, with non-modular construction, making repairs more complex and costly. Think of it like repairing a phone instead of a car.
• Reliability Concerns: EVs have 79% more issues than gasoline vehicles, making them prone to more repairs. This translates to EVs being in the shop almost twice as often as traditional cars.
• Costly Battery Replacements: One individual faced a $50,000 replacement cost for their EV battery, which is nearly as much as the car itself.
• Safety Hazards: A Tesla car that drove into water caught fire due to a shorted battery, raising concerns about the safety of EVs in certain conditions.
• Market Impact: These factors—high repair costs, safety concerns, and reliability issues—may influence consumer decisions. For EVs to succeed, they need to be more appealing, unless consumers are forced to buy them.

Discussion Prompt:

• Do you think EVs will improve over time? Will people want to buy them, or will they remain inferior and eventually be forced upon consumers as gas-powered cars are phased out? Share your thoughts!