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Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says (arstechnica.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

Auto Dealers : (adds "Market Adjustment" $$$ to offset the cheaper EV prices...) "Hey, why no one buy EV? We need a bail out!"

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago (5 children)

It's almost like the people who buy EVs are doing it to save money.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

The money saving is the bait on the hook, but once you change there is no return. It's just so much better in every way

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Can confirm. Was shopping around for cars, and settled on either a 2023 WRX Limited, or a fully loaded 2022 Polestar 2. Both around $37k in the US. Chose the Polestar, and now I don’t have to pay for gas, let alone premium gas

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Also I heard that EVs are alot cheaper to maintain, due to rare malfunctions, because so few moving parts in the car.

It was even a big topic at my local mechanic because they didn't earn any money on EVs.

Sounds amazing for consumers.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

$7.25 minimum wage

Walmart is paying about $14

not sure cheaper, smaller EVs will help spur adoption better wages will

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

I do miss smaller cars and if they were electric too? Count me in! The 80's economy cars were the best.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Honestly, I'd love a smart car sized EV. If I'm just running errands I don't need my truck (it's a Santa Cruz, not a gas guzzler).

And my wife has to commute 40 miles a day, which makes her jeep kinda impractical.

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