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Re:BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production in Germany by bdcravens on Friday November 24, 2023 @07:39AM (#38403371)
Pretty much everyone who has driven mine (Kia EV6) or my wife's (VW ID.4) says they are pleasantly surprised when driving. Personal computers, laptops, cell phones, smartphones, etc all have gone through the cycle of being expensive for early adopters but mainstream in due time, and I suspect EVs will have a similar lifecycle.
Re:BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production in Germany by JoBrad on Friday November 24, 2023 @10:11AM (#38404748)
Kia and Hyundai have done an excellent job with the design of their newer cars. However they’ve done an incredibly poor job with vehicle security. My wife is an insurance broker, and several of the bigger insurance companies will not even insure those brands, for newer models, because theft is out of control. Too bad, because I really like their look.
Re:BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production in Germany by bdcravens on Friday November 24, 2023 @04:47PM (#38408736)
As I understand it, those issues don't apply to their EVs, as there's no traditional ignition, and they are keyless.
Re:BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production in Germany by emodendroket on Saturday November 25, 2023 @02:11PM (#38415753)
I think you’re right but I would be too worried that not-too-sophisticated would-be thieves figure that out after smashing your windows.
Re:BMW Ends Combustion Engine Production in Germany by JoBrad on Saturday November 25, 2023 @02:41PM (#38416016)
That’s correct. I didn’t know the EV vehicles were only keyless.