As Outsider said it will all come down to build quality. If the rest of the vehicle is built to take advantage of the potential longer life of the electric motor and components then cars can be long term investments. If the idea of planned obsolescence is continued then nothing will change, though I argue that entire concept is not sustainable in the long run. Our disposable society is a dead end. Worth watching if you're interested in the topic Lightbulb Conspiracy
Wow! What an eyeopener! Thanks! It applies to every little purchase we make in our lives - from the big (a car) to the smallest of things. I do hope that I can make my Model S last a long long time; having gone through 5 cars in 12 years between my wife and myself, I badly need to make amends...
Edit: link to the full video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1xt4nEvipg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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