Too bad it was done in house at GM, they slipped up and let out a good product with way too much quality control and not enough designed obsolescence. GM hates anything that actually lasts over 3 years without requiring maintenance or replacement. You will never see this mistake repeated by GM. They will make sure even their EVs require constant maintenance and new parts, despite the inherent simplicity and reliability of electric drive systems.

Gotta rip off the customers somehow, GM made this one too good so whenever one gets serviced they have to compensate by overcharging even the basic stuff, because nothing bigger won't be breaking down any time soon.

@@Manintoga I've never had a single problem until after 8 years it suddenly stopped charging. I took it to the dealership which "fixed" it by updating the firmware and since then the battery which was flawless given the huge unused buffer delivered 20% less of usable energy. This was made without any warning or possibility to go back to the previous firmware therefore it's pretty clear that for GM giving no upgrades or infotainment updates was not enough to kill that car.

Loads of garages service em now

Brakes rust because you regenerate... Brake hard once a week, for safety.... -In ANY electric car.

That is not the case, if the battery has charge and normal mode is selected the combustion engine is dormant. I have driven an Ampera for at least 12 k miles.

you are wrong i guess. the car can definitely drive without ICE