Yeah, I'm not blowing $1k+ on something I don't need. I also don't expect the same quality to be found in a $1.5k scooter as a $15k vehicle which needs to meet a different set of testing requirements. I don't know if you've noticed, but most modern goods are engineered to be exactly as good as they need to be and no better. I don't expect I would want to keep a 1st gen EV from China or Tesla beyond the initial life of the battery pack anyway.
Aren't batteries mostly purchased from large battery mfgs now? Tesla doesn't quite make their own batteries, they partner with battery manufacturers. Because the battery pack is a major safety item, there's only so low China can go before they make something that won't get to market.
You like top quality stuff and that's great. I don't care. I'm happy to save money and buy something that is as good as I need it to be.
Aren't batteries mostly purchased from large battery mfgs now? Tesla doesn't quite make their own batteries, they partner with battery manufacturers. Because the battery pack is a major safety item, there's only so low China can go before they make something that won't get to market.
You like top quality stuff and that's great. I don't care. I'm happy to save money and buy something that is as good as I need it to be.