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rightbyte 2 days ago

I don't think the comparison is fair.

The electricity and ICE fuel costs should be included if the battery is included. The battery is some sort of upfront fuel cost in a way the gas tank isn't.

Since mileage wear is proportional to fuel use anyway.

IAmBroom 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

If we were talking cost of ownership, sure.

But we're discussing resale value specifically, and it doesn't matter if you spent $25 or $50 "filling it up" last week when you sell it.

potato3732842 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

I prefer to think of a battery as a transmission since rebuild/replacement costs and inconvenience are comparable.