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That take is ridiculous.

The cost to replace a Model Y battery is around $13K (no where near 50% of the cost of the vehicle). More than that, the battery will probably outlast the lifetime of the vehicle, with a design lifespan of approximately 500K miles.

Yes, eventually when the battery dies it won't be repaired as such - instead it is designed to be nearly 100% recyclable.



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