Comment on Slate, a no-nonsense EV pickup for $20k
BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
If pickups and other monstrosities were limited to people that can prove they need it, or even just to professionals, we wouldn’t need the stupid paradoxical concept of an EV pickup. Like “oh my flame thrower that I use to light birthday candles runs on biofuel, so we’re good”
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
What’s wrong with an EV pickup? Pickups are incredibly useful, and if it’s an EV, it could also be a commuter. I don’t need a truck very often, so I tend to rent when I need one, because they’re so terrible on fuel. But if it’s an EV, there’s a chance it’s reasonably efficient, so I could use it as my commuter and occasional dump/furniture store/hardware store/nursury run vehicle.
This isn’t going to attract those dudes who like to lift their trucks and piss off everyone on the road, this is too small for those egos. This is going to appeal to people who need a truck for local use, like small business owners and DIY types.
BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
How many people use actually need them though? You are one individual making your case, there are millions on the roads
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Millions of 2 passenger trucks that can barely tow an empty trailer? This isn’t something your average “truck enthusiast” will want, this only really appeals to people who will actually use it.