Canadian Politics Today

National Post: The big looming problem with old EVs: It’s really, really hard to change the battery.
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/the-big-looming-problem-with-old-evs-its-really-really-hard-to-change-the-battery

Its not surprising that it is expensive to change a battery. (Given the fact that batteries are usually the most expensive part of the car to begin with, and limited supply.)

But then, its also expensive to change the engine in a conventional gas-powered vehicle. So if someone is overly concerned about the cost of major vehicle repairs, they'd stick to human-powered bicycles. I got rid of my previous car (honda civic, gas-powered) after about 10 years when it started having problem with gaskets (according to the mechanic) and it would be too expensive to fix.

I guess the question is...how often do batteries actually have to be changed. Newer batteries have a much longer life-span, and there are some estimates that a battery pack could last between 10-20 years (longer than many people actually own their car). And when the battery 'fails', it usually doesn't just up-and-die, but it gradually loses the ability to charge. So a battery that is 'failing' still partly works, and the car will still be functional (just requiring more plug-ins).