It's not really still a fair comparison to EVs, because a typical combustion engine will require significant and regular maintenance plus part replacement to make it to 200k.
> E.g. the automatic transmission failing, timing belt (instead of a chain) failing around 100k, alternator and other electronics, pumps, etc.
Exactly why EVs are such a game changer. They literally don't have any of those parts.
It's not really still a fair comparison to EVs, because a typical combustion engine will require significant and regular maintenance plus part replacement to make it to 200k.
> E.g. the automatic transmission failing, timing belt (instead of a chain) failing around 100k, alternator and other electronics, pumps, etc.
Exactly why EVs are such a game changer. They literally don't have any of those parts.
[1] http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/automobiles/as-cars-are-ke...