Yes, well, things haven’t gotten cheaper over the years… that’s the way things generally tend to work. And that sounds like a much lower quality car. Average new car price in the US is ~$40k.
You have to account for the cost of ownership in that purchase price. But it sounds like you may need to investigate your local EV incentives.
I’m ready for a Toyota Corolla EV or similar for a much lower price, but Japan seems to be on a warpath against EVs.
It’s way more practical than a Tesla. Whatever, the Berlingo model now starts at 39.000€ (EV only). That’s twice the price I bought mine. My salary has not doubled in 10 years.
Japan actually has quite a lot of cheap and small EVs in their domestic market, but they don’t seem to be interested to export or manufacture them for other market. Chinese Campania l companies in the other hand are very eager filling this niche.
helenslunch@feddit.nl 11 months ago
Yes, well, things haven’t gotten cheaper over the years… that’s the way things generally tend to work. And that sounds like a much lower quality car. Average new car price in the US is ~$40k.
You have to account for the cost of ownership in that purchase price. But it sounds like you may need to investigate your local EV incentives.
I’m ready for a Toyota Corolla EV or similar for a much lower price, but Japan seems to be on a warpath against EVs.
Sphks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 months ago
It’s way more practical than a Tesla. Whatever, the Berlingo model now starts at 39.000€ (EV only). That’s twice the price I bought mine. My salary has not doubled in 10 years.
lemming741@lemmy.world 11 months ago
The Berlingo can be driven in the rain.
redcalcium@lemmy.institute 11 months ago
Japan actually has quite a lot of cheap and small EVs in their domestic market, but they don’t seem to be interested to export or manufacture them for other market. Chinese Campania l companies in the other hand are very eager filling this niche.