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While it may seem "dirt cheap" to charge an EV compared to filling the tank of a clunker, an engine rebuild and other complex procedures still are and likely to also remain more affordable than battery replacements or reconditionings for a while. And unless some breakthrough change on battery manufacturing goes mainstream relatively soon in order to decrease the cost of a replacement while retaining a reasonable range for most users, I wouldn't hold my breath for the lowest-income car owners to switch from a clunker to an EV. Most likely they may feel inclined to have a Mexican cousin to smuggle a 125cc motorcycle and a side-car across the border and try to learn how the Russians homebrew vodka with a higher alcohol volume than mainstream vodka.
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