How will hybrid sports/supercars fare in 10 years...

[moebiusuk]

...when we can afford them?

If I wanted to buy an i8 in 10 years, will it need new batteries? If so, how much will they cost?

Are there any other considerations when buying a sports hybrid in the future?

[kambites]

I'd be more concerned about all the bits associated with high pressure turbocharging and direct fuel injection than with the electric components.

[MitchT]

Interesting question. I imagine that having a ten year old i8 will be about as much fun as having a ten year old iPhone unless key pieces of hardware can be replaced by up-to-date items, which I very much doubt will be the case as they want people to buy new cars. Maybe an aftermarket industry selling updated components for these cars will pop up.

[Claudia Skies]

Buying new technology is always high risk.

An early version of a car much like the Audi A4 was made by NSU with a wankel engine, called the RO80. Owners were financially cut to ribbons and the disaster was so huge it brought the company to its knees - eventually absorbed within the VW/Audi group.

Anyone fancy a Subaru SVX?

Buying an i8 is IMO a high risk strategy unless you can justify it to yourself in a 3 to 5 year timeframe.