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Other than virtue signalling, what's the point of this car? I can get a Honda Fit for half the price. The Fit will have twice the range on a 5 minute fillup,
by tomohawk 9y ago
Other than virtue signalling, what's the point of this car? I can get a Honda Fit for half the price.
The Fit will have twice the range on a 5 minute fillup, instead of needing an all night charge. This means I can be way more casual. This thing seems more like a pet that I have to assiduously care for each and every day just to keep it going.
And what's the range of this EV after 5 years of use? In the middle of the winter?
It just doesn't seem very practical. With that Fit, I can hop in the car and drive out to the mountains and do some hiking any time I want. I don't have to specially charge it, timing my departure at peak charge.
- BoorishBears 9y agoThe Bolt is quieter, rides better, and has vastly better performance compared to the Fit. And the range quoted is pessimistic if it's anything like my Volt. It's not like it's being sold as the perfect car for everyone, but it's also not like the Bolt is a strictly worse Honda Fit for virtue signaling.
- imglorp 9y agoFirst of all, a use case might include someone who needs a local commuter and grocery getter. Not everyone has 2 hour commutes. They might also be pondering what happens if gas price ever reflects its true cost like it does in Europe. Second, it's more than a virtue signal, for some. It's a commitment to make a contribution where they can, whether anyone else knows or not.
- the_gastropod 9y ago95% of trips made in cars are under 30 miles [1]. Even fairly low-ranged electric cars are perfect here. When you need to go on a long trip, renting a gas-powered car is a much more economic, and environmentally-friendly, alternative. [1] http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071688_95-of-all-trips-could-be-made-in-electric-cars-says-study http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071688_95-of-all-trips-...