+1. Our 7.5 year old Model S continues to run latest firmware, and some new features, and the center screen still feels quick and responsive to use. Tesla is now refurbishing the fleet with newer hardware option MCU2, but my wife and I discussed and don't feel the need to upgrade. Tesla has done very well keeping old cars running smoothly based on our experience.[/QUOTE
+1. Our 7.5 year old Model S continues to run latest firmware, and some new features, and the center screen still feels quick and responsive to use. Tesla is now refurbishing the fleet with newer hardware option MCU2, but my wife and I discussed and don't feel the need to upgrade. Tesla has done very well keeping old cars running smoothly based on our experience.
I hope to not be “driving” a car in the near future. I know some people like to “drive” and they will be happy when they are passed on the highway by a car with no steering wheel and the occupants facing each other.
My belief is that EVs are evolving to fast to make a long term investment in one at this time.
I think the price of EVs will decrease, battery technology will improve along with autonomy. I believe that these will require the latest SW/HW.
Maybe I won’t own/lease a car in the future. Just summon one when I need transportation to go somewhere. This is in Tesla’s plans.
I’m trying to predict the future. I may be right or may be wrong.