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Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says (arstechnica.com)
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I still think BMW had the right idea with the range extender on the i3 - make a small electric car, stick a gasoline generator in the boot just in case.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Aaaaand they cancelled the i3

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

They claim they discontinued it because "customers want bigger EVs", which is half the truth - people want a bigger EV with longer range when they pay $50k for one. I love the i3, but it was an expensive car designed 10 years ago for the market of 10 years ago. Still, the idea was great, I hope other manufacturers eventually see it as the next step for hybrids.