"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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However..consider.

1/. Service costs. There is virtually nothing to wear out on an electric
car - brake pads/discs/tyres are it, really.

No replacement disc pads have been sold for a Pirus yet, the brake regen
does it all.

No fuel/air/oil filters. spark plugs or engine oil..almost no
transmission..just 4 electric motors in the hubs, and a huge battery, and
a bloody great amount of electronics.