In our recent videos on affordable and used EV ownership, we've tackled some of the best electric cars you can buy if you're on a budget (because they're still well-supported by their respective automakers) - https://youtu.be/XAucCYEbiVY.

We've also covered why we think there's a lot of gatekeeping in the EV repair industry - https://youtu.be/jlQsM_Px_l8 - but today we're focusing on something that we're regularly told in the comment section:

"EVs aren't expensive, and trickle-down economics will make EVs affordable for those who can't buy new."

While trickle down economics can work for vehicles that are well-supported and looked after, EVs dramatically challenge that ownership model, not because of reliability - but because of a lack of affordable, accessible parts and repair techniques.

Here's what needs to change...

00:00 - Introduction 02:09 - Cars are getting more and more expensie 03:28 - More people are buying used 04:32 - Trickle down ownership in ICE word 05:32 - EV repairs are still expensive 06:58 - The minority of owners can DIY repair 07:30 - Personal Experience - M 08:58 - Ice cars DO go wrong too! 10:01 - On paper, EVs are cheaper to own and easier to maintain (as long as main components stay happy) 10:31 - With the right help it's possible to keep older EVs happy and on the road 11:11 - Most buyers no-longer have the knowledge and skills to DIY maintain their vehicles 11:49 - It's rarely the batteries... 12:58 - EV Trickle Down is flawed 13:41 - How we fix this 15:09 - Conclusion 15:51 - 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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