These were the only repairs:
1) Something went wrong with a sensor in the rear seatbelt and it needed to be replaced.
2) Two power windows buttons broke and needed to be replaced.
3) I had two flat tires.
I replaced worn out tires a few times. EV's are heavy, so they put more stress on the tires.
The shock absorbers are worn out, but I did not replace them yet.
Even the brakes last longer. It uses regenerative braking most of the time. That means the motor turns into a generator for braking. The motor slows the car down and recharges the battery a little bit during gentle braking. I only use the regular brakes for hard braking.
The battery is the most expensive part. The battery still has about 90% of the original range. I expect the battery to last about 300,000 - 400,000 miles. When the battery wears out I may need to get a new car.
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- Ken C January 11, 2026, 8:05 am
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