This compares the Tesla S @$100K model to Audi, BMW and Mercedes
New car traded in in 4 years -- the Tesla warranty period.
Buy a used 4 year old electric vehicle reconditioned from a dealer -- it will have new battery packs
I still think hydrogen fuel cells are the way to go as the vehicle is refueled in 5 or 10 minutes from the pump. If they can find a 'green' way to do hydrolysis to make hydrogen from water this is the way to go.