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There has been some quality issues so not going to comment on that. But they're only "less maintainable" because you don't have to maintain them. No regular checkups, no oil changes. It's amazing. The only thing you need to do is occasionally give it more wiper fluid and tire changes. * Tesla Model 3 owner

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Don’t Tesla’s need coolant like a regular car? Or break fluid? I don’t know, but if so EVs are a real game changer.

I've got a Kia Soul EV, not a Tesla, but... not really.

ICE engine needs coolant for the transmission, which I don't have. Break fluid technically (and keeping up to date on pads & rotors & so) but regenerative braking means the engine recharges a little bit for most braking action, rather than going to the brakes themselves. I think the only time my brakes actually engage are the final bit of coming to (and holding) a stop, and hard emergency braking. I suspect I'll be replacing the tires before the brake pads.

What if I want to install a bigger battery or take the motor out and put it in a boat?

If my grandmother had wheels, she would be a bicycle.

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