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Old 08-30-2022, 06:48 AM   #487
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Originally Posted by ZED SLED View Post
VinFast's business model is to lease the battery for their VF8 SUV at $35/mo for 310 miles then $0.11/mile after that or pay $110/mo unlimited use. Even more for the VF9. Be interesting to see if this catches on with other manufacturers.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/v...ing-explained/
Well if cell supply is sufficient so the market can readily get components made for refurbs in 10 years to improve the lease residuals, it would make a helluva business. What... 80% gross margin or so, perhaps, depending on long term cost of money? On a car parts business.
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