Electric vehicles are more affordable to operate than internal combustion engine vehicles - and if you're able to find a well maintained one on the used car market, they can provide reliable daily use for many, many years.

But when things go wrong - or when things need some TLC at the dealership, getting older used EVs repaired can be very costly.

Here's why - and what needs to change to fix that.

00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - How we used to own - and work on - cars 03:42 - Generational differences - changes in car design 04:24 - ICE vehicles have more comprehensive reapir choices - EV choices are resetricted - here's why 05:08 - Automakers and Dealerships 05:30 - ICE has formed the backbone of the industry - so there's more parts, more familarity 06:19 - The problem of "official" repair training 07:20 - "official repair procedures aren't always the most cost-effective for consumers 08:17 - Rapid innovation makes parts and repair more specialised 08:52 - Dealers want you to buy new, not keep the old car running 09:36 - Staff churn at dealerships 10:21 - Anecdote - EV repair Technician shortages 10:59 - Halloween T-Shirt Ad 11:44 - Lack of knoweldge and FUD 13:08 - EV repairs require more technology 14:33 - Media doesn't help 15:56 - Economics 17:07 - Lack of affordable parts 18:09 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

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Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliot Presenters: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield and Kate Walton-Elliott Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton Art and Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield © Transport Evolved LLC, 2023

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