shade
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In some ways, similar to the used aircraft market. An OEM or a third party could make a reliable profit through refurbishing and reselling.I mentioned it in the other Telsa truck thread, but I believe that EVs have the potential to majority disrupt the used car market, and the fleet own/lease market.
Why? Because the drivetrain reliability is not impacted significantly by its age or miles. Typically vehicles are retired because the interiors or exteriors are worn, or because maintenance costs are rising quickly. With a drivetrain that is plenty reliable even past 15 years, there is more incentive to refurb the interior, and resell as used. This could produce a significant aftermarket (think lower prices) for the refurb parts. If Telsa avoids major design changes every few years like some MFGs do, this type of refurb and resell will be even more sought after. Think 150k miles and 7-10 years at roughly 40-60% of new prices.