Good question .... Just went to search for a Geometry C car (same brand, electric, around same size) maintenance cost in Arabia (just to choose a country), and it is around $160 each 20000 km. And the Aegis battery can be charged 3500 cycles ... with a range from 400 or 500 something for each cycle, this is more than 1 million km life ... (near 2 million for the 500 something) ... so, "in general", the battery will last more than the car. I think, that if nothing out of the ordinary happens, this car uses almost no money to maintain it. Of course, brakes, tires and so on ... no oil, no gasoline or diesel, just electricity, and it seems to be very efficient according with some reviews. I have been using a Geely GX3 for almost 3 years, a well made small car ... no issues, just fuel. So, I am confident that the Galaxy E5 is a good option and it is in my immediate horizon when it arrives to Costa Rica. Greetings