Frankly, I doubt these cars will be around in a decade or so unless battery technology improves to the point where it is not cost prohibitive at replacement. Even so, I don't think the newer cars are made to 'last'. I'm always amazed when I see a fairly new car (like an '06 or newer) with fading headlights and other odd wear that you don't normally see on cars less than 10-yrs old.