a lifetime, of course. They need to be replaced after a period of time.

The cost for replacing batteries can be expensive. It can cost  about $1,600. This is just the cost for the type of batteries that power a basic electric car. The batteries that are made to power the more powerful electric cars can cost several thousand dollars to replace.

The cost of battery replacement can still be offset by the exorbitant cost of fueling a conventional car, and you also have the option to amortize the cost for several years rather than paying it in full.