EVs, before you buy one you need to think ...., page-117

Possibly you have more money than sense.

Maintenance costs for EVs are provably less - we haven't even gone into that in the calculation."As it happens, I had to change one of the light bulbs on my car today.Cost $18.95 (SuperCheap Auto)As a fun exercise I hopped onto Amazon to price bulbs for Teslas.Multiples higher that $18.95:
Wow just Wow.
Cars get you from A 2 B
I would get p-ss-d off i had to pay that much for a oil filter. In fact bought 1 on fleebay for $11 bills a few weeks ago.
In 23 years in owning my car.
1 x Clutch
Front pads Only replaced 12 months ago
Ball Joints, Tie Rod Ends, Front bearings 8 months ago.
water squirter motor
Starter motor 6 years ago along with timing belt. ( Possibly Timing Belt needs replacement again)
Tyres,wiper blades
and change oil every 5,000 clicks.
Yep live in NSW.