Comment on Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says
blazera@kbin.social 9 months agounfortunately we have to have a competing option to vote for with our wallets. There is not a single affordable EV available in the US.
Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 9 months ago
The Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf are both under $30k, and there’s a Mini Cooper that’s just barely over $30k. There’s only 1 other car from Chevy that’s cheaper than the Bolt, and only 2 models from Mini cheaper than their EV. Nissan seems to be a leader with cheap cars, with 6 cheaper models than the Leaf. When you add in the tax rebates for buying electric that reduces the price an additional $7500.
blazera@kbin.social 9 months ago
Just 20k more to go to compete with what chinese drivers have access to.
Blamemeta@lemm.ee 9 months ago
Well yeah. We have safety laws. You cant build a car out of chinesium and have it pass US Safety tests.
blazera@kbin.social 9 months ago
You know whats safe? A smaller, cheaper engine with a lower top speed. I dont need hundreds of miles of range and 100mph top speed
Yoddel_Hickory@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
As if American cars had any reputation for reliability XD
Maggoty@lemmy.world 9 months ago
That’s great. Half of America needs a 15k car. That’s the magic number for Mass adoption.
Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 9 months ago
And where are you going to find any new car in the US for $15k? The average cost of a new car in the US this year was over $40k, and there are several EV options available for practically anyone in the market for a new car.
Maggoty@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Kia Forte Hyundai Venue Nissan Versa Mitsubishi Mirage Kia Rio Kia Soul
Cars aren’t supposed to cost more than half your annual income. Half the country makes less than 36k a year. The domestic auto makers are trying to hide behind inflation for their price increases, but their record profits tell us they aren’t just raising prices with cost.