yes D... most of the ICE junk on the road today is actually junk. junk you probably don't want to pay to have repaired out of warranty these days. that doesn't include all the tech junk inside and that junk actually controls the vehicle while you're driving it, if/when it isn't in the shop getting fixed. like those fancy screens that control everything inside the car instead of switches and knobs? wait until those fail and you see the bill? plus, the corrosion due to the excessive amount of shit they slather our roads with isn't helping matters. why do you think there's so many commercials on TV's about extended warranties telling people... 'are you ready to pay for that new $10k transmission out of pocket when it fails?'
what's there to fail on an EV (powertrain related) to fail compared to an ICE engine/transmission?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have significantly fewer moving parts (approx. 20–25) compared to Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles (200 to over 2,000). Due to this reduction in complexity, specifically eliminating the engine and complex transmission, EVs have fewer potential mechanical failure points, resulting in roughly 59% lower breakdown rates.
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ICE vs. EV Moving Parts Failure Points
ICE Vehicles: 2,000+ moving parts, including pistons, valves, fuel pumps, injectors, catalytic converters, and transmissions.
EVs: 20–25 moving parts, including electric motors, bearings, and reduction gears.
Maintenance Difference: ICE vehicles require significantly more maintenance (oil changes, filters, spark plugs), whereas EV maintenance is largely limited to tires and cabin filters.
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Reliability Trends
Failures: While EVs have fewer mechanical failures, they can have more electronic, software, and infotainment issues.
Breakdowns: Data indicates EVs break down less often than ICE vehicles.
Longevity: EV batteries can last hundreds of thousands of miles with minimal degradation.
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Note: While EVs have fewer mechanical parts, some reports indicate that electronic components and software issues can contribute to a different profile of failure, but overall mechanical reliability is higher for EVs.
next vehicles for the wife and I will both likely be leased or traded off before they are out of warranty. we have a hybrid now for running around town and my days on the road, averages 42mpg (currently) since we got it. the more in town driving done with it the better. we had it up to 45.3mpg before winter but that goes down by starting it and letting it warm up before traveling, just like a purley ICE vehicle. wife could easily pull off an EV for the little bit of running around she does, as long as we have an ICE or hybrid truck/suv to pull the boat or sleds around when necessary. I'm not cheerleading or promoting EV's here, but they certainly have their place... just like my cordless Milwaukee tools do. Am I in favor of EV tax credits? Nope... Do I laud or disapprove of those who own them? also, Nope. Are some or most of them fast as fuck? you bet your ass they are.
now here's the catch, I actually own shares of Rivian.. bought them cheap as shit (imo) and at some point will convert them into an R2 or the upcoming R3 (lease) and that will likely be our 'around town' or short trip vehicle... or, I'll just sell the shares at some point and buy more stinky smoky 2S sleds and upgrade my bass boat.
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