Here's what happens when your Tesla Roadster (or any EV) reaches the end of battery life

They also have problems with lithium ion fires in some instances. It's been well documented. That said, I have several. I just keep my fingers crossed. One tool I have, an electric pole saw I have had five or six years. I've charged it......wait for it.......TWICE. I can go grab it right now and cut small trees down. Put it up and six months later do the same thing. Progress has been made, I admit.

The difference being if your car craps out in some field somewhere, what are you going to do? Drag a bucket of AA's out there?