On: The withering dream of a cheap American electric c...

[yurishimo]

The benefit of EVs comparatively is that the drivetrain is much simpler than an ICE vehicle. If a motor dies, unbolt it and swap in a new one. Same thing for the battery pack. Sure, it's inconvenient, but if these Chinese companies are willing to offer the same warranties as American manufacturers, then what's the problem?

[slices → yurishimo]

if your cheap Chinese EV starts on fire and burns down your house, it might not have been such a good deal

[worik → slices]

if your expensive Tesla starts on fire and burns down your house, it might not have been such a good idea