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Imagine your car does this too: "Beep Bop. Too slow. Car needs a new engine and tire."
Not really even accurate though. It's more like "buy a new car".
It would be really nice if upgrading the engine was something the average person could just do. That's feasible on EVs, but I'm guessing manufacturers and regulators block it.
No, you can do it.
Can I take a Tesla Model 3 or Chevy Bolt and throw on a second motor? Can I add some additional battery capacity in the back?
In theory, yes, of course. It won't bolt right in, obviously.
That's a pretty bog-standard feature though... My 2008 Toyota has a maintenance reminder light that pops on every 5000 miles.
That would be like windows setting up a notification to dust your pc.