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The big downside of EVs is replacing the batteries - which will likely last til just shortly after the warranty runs out.

Be ready for a five figure repair bill.

Yep. If it weren't for the battery problem, EVs would probably depreciate more slowly thian other vehicles. But there is a hard limit to the number of charge/discharge cycles the batteries can endure. If the batteries become significantly less expensive and replacing them is made easier, then depreciation would be less of a factor. Also there are emerging battery technologies that show some promise for tolerating far more charge/discharge cycles.

Also HOW you charge them. The current generation of Li- po batteries have one HUGE drawback - they degrade quickly if you recharge too quickly after a discharge. This makes traveling long range a no-no for pure electric vehicles.