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Old 11-02-2016, 01:53 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
You have a fairly new vehicle, no? Wait a few years, and you'll be getting into shocks & suspension wear, just like an IC vehicle. Then you'll perhaps get into the 12-volt battery problem...
We are talking about regular maintenance. An EV drivetrain has about 15 moving parts, with very little wear and tear, and no vibration, and almost no waste heat. By definition, it will have less long term problems.
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