>>718056204
They wouldn't. Its a plot device used by someone that knows fuck all about engineering or marketing. MAYBE they would sell initial units at a loss like Quest to get the market shares started, or as a lifetime loan/mortgage plan, but even with the most charitable calculations of parts and manufacturing, these things will never be "cheap". It'll cost you interest or some kind of contractual obligation let letting the government use it as a "social credit observation ID system". It'll spy on you and your neighbors to ensure compliance.