My Car Is Becoming a Brick
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The article discusses how software updates are making electric cars, like Tesla, less repairable and more prone to bricking, sparking concerns about e-waste and the implications of relying on software in vehicles.
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Your electric car isn’t becoming a brick it’s simply not getting updates the hardware can’t handle. If you want new features you need new hardware, much like a classic car. You’re frozen in time with the hardware that shipped on it. You’re better off though because OTA updates advanced the features of your car by 10 years before the old hardware couldn’t keep up.
If you want reliable and affordable, your only option is to lease and let someone else cope with the dregs.