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Nor sure this is right thread but,
I sincerely hope that driving down the street. 5 or 10 years from now, the casual observer can’t identify whether the Slate he sees is an original or current production, much like VW Beetle.

10 years isn't very long. The classic Beetle from the KDF wagon to the end of its production lasted for over 5 decades with many licensed manufacturing happening across the world. 10 year generation runs for cars isn't too strange. Both the NC Miata, Benz W201 had a 10 year production run. The BMW E30 had little over 10 years. The BMW E39 had a 9 year run.

For EVs I think the Tesla Model S is on the way for having the longest generational run with life cycle revisions. That thing has been made for over 20 years now.