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I sometimes have the same thoughts but I don't worry too much about it as there is always a huge market for used vehicles and people who can't afford (or are unwilling to pony up for) the latest and greatest technology. I suspect long term reliability may end up being a bigger factor in future resale value.I know that every time solid-state batteries is mentioned, the response is a viable commercial EV solution is 5-10 years away. Lets say a breakthrough (like QS or someone else) makes it happen in 4 years instead. Consider if 2026 model year brings this next-gen EV class to market. What happens then to best of the last-gen like a Rivian or today's Tesla? Will the value plunge to say 20% of purchase price?
Its thoughts like this, in the back of my mind, that give me pause about the wisdom of jumping all-in on a Rivian or any other high-end EV in the next couple of years.
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