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1) Batteries very rarely need to actually be replaced. It is inevitable that transmissions and ICE engines will need very expensive large services and always need regulae maintenance that adds up over time.

2) ICE engines absolutely do not and will not last longer than batteries and electric motors. ICE engines ans transmissions just have way, way more moving parts and are being put through far more stress. If you want something that will last for half a million miles or more, buy an EV.



> If you want something that will last for half a million miles or more, buy an EV.

My gasoline powered truck is over 400,000 miles on the original engine. Diesel trucks often go much more.

Miles isn't really a good measurement for engines, we should really be comparing hours, but that isn't necessarily available for all engines.




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