Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working

Re:Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working by bdcravens on Thursday November 02, 2023 @09:25PM (#38123128)

Those cheapest EVs are tiny hatchbacks that really aren't popular here, and they use batteries that charge much slower. The US market has an expectation of bigger is better, and even "economy" cars have features on them you'd only find on luxury cars not that long ago. Pushing back against that culture is a challenge.

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Re:Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working by api on Friday November 03, 2023 @07:25AM (#38127129)

The US market will buy small cars but US small is bigger than Asia small.

A Bolt or Nissan Leaf with NACS fast charge and a bit better looks will sell pretty well. The Tesla model 3 sells.

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Re:Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working by bdcravens on Friday November 03, 2023 @10:30PM (#38137557)

I agree. I just don't think we'll see cars like BYD is selling.

I'd love to see one of the typical 4-door 4-cylinder "economy" cars like the Sentra, Corolla, or Civic with an EV transmission.

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Re:Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working by api on Saturday November 04, 2023 @09:11AM (#38140723)

That’s why I quoted $20k not $10k. The floor is higher in the US market. But people definitely will buy something like an improved Leaf or Bolt.

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