I just bought a used 2022 Polestar for $35k.
Comment on Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says
joelfromaus@aussie.zone 11 months ago
Everytime I consider buying an EV I do some research and they always seem to have all of the bells and whistles. Then I get to price and it’s like $60,000+ and I can’t help but wonder how much cheaper it could be without all of the added features.
capital@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Acters@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Chevy bolt at least has half of the features but still quite a few, I would say a very set of features to include, but I do imagine it would only shave less than 5k if the bolt had the most basic of features. That means it would be 1-2k cheaper as a used vehicle. I do think it’s the more reasonable priced vehicle, and we need more competitors to this vehicle. On the other hand, most of the cost is the battery and it just something researchers must be paid to bring innovations for and its just not reasonable to pay them cheap as they are doing a great thing for humanity. However, this forces companies to charge higher prices and should instead be subsidized without trademark/IP protections restricting its adoption.
Debs@lemmy.zip 11 months ago
And they almost killed the Bolt.
Maggoty@lemmy.world 11 months ago
The only reason they didn’t is because China is getting ready to ship stupid cheap cars to the US.
mightyfoolish@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Is that true? Last I heard they couldn’t pass safety regulations.
I would be for it, we need more companies to show Hyundai how to child proof cars… By child proof I mean making sure the car isn’t so easy to steal, a child could do it.
ExLisper@linux.community 11 months ago
Last year I bought new Citroen e-berlingo for 25.000€. It would be €32.000 without subsidies but still not 60.000.
calypsopub@lemmy.world 11 months ago
This. For most of my trips I could use a glorified golf cart.
Maggoty@lemmy.world 11 months ago
This. Just this, so much. How much would a battery, an electric engine and safety shit cost?
evranch@lemmy.ca 11 months ago
I’ve seen conversion kits for old trucks under $10k. So there’s your answer.
Unfortunately said kits are often lacking in range unless you’re willing to fill your truck box with batteries, because you can’t really retrofit a “skateboard” style battery.
I literally want that skateboard with seats and a steering wheel. Hell, give me a diesel burning heater and a washer fluid bulb I have to stomp on like I have in my old truck, I’m not picky