The cost of battery replacement is a current problem that will be solved over time.
Long term this shouldn’t be an issue because there will be solutions to repair damaged batteries, batteries will decrease in price, and there will be competing aftermarket and remanufactured batteries. Additionally, laws may be passed to require reasonable battery repair options and costs as well as the compensation of customers for the value of damaged batteries.
Mass market EVs are still fairly new and the industry and practice around multi-decade maintenance of them is only in its infancy.
The cost of battery replacement is a current problem that will be solved over time.
Long term this shouldn’t be an issue because there will be solutions to repair damaged batteries, batteries will decrease in price, and there will be competing aftermarket and remanufactured batteries. Additionally, laws may be passed to require reasonable battery repair options and costs as well as the compensation of customers for the value of damaged batteries.
Mass market EVs are still fairly new and the industry and practice around multi-decade maintenance of them is only in its infancy.