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Good question. A follow-up: What's the best low(er)-digitalization EV (ideally BEV, but alternatively PHEV)? Something with more tactile/analog UI and a minimum

Good question. A follow-up: What's the best low(er)-digitalization EV (ideally BEV, but alternatively PHEV)? Something with more tactile/analog UI and a minimum of "entertainment" accessories?

inyorgroove 5y ago
Another option would be the base model VW e-Golf, has traditional gauges but does have a bit more infotainment things. A lot of the controls still remain separate from the touchscreen, climate control for example does not require touchscreen. The problem with VW's lower market EVs will be the range though, not even half the range of a model 3. The ID.4/3 has better range but they ruin it IMO with screens for everything.
throwaway894345 5y ago
PHEV means "Plug-in-hybrid Electric Vehicle" if anyone else was similarly confused.
wffurr 5y ago
My 2017 Chevy Bolt still has some knobs and dials for things. There's also a big touchscreen with a bunch of A/C system controls on it, which is annoying. They're also persistent in that space on the screen, which makes me wonder why even bother having it be on the screen...
gambiting 5y ago
Volkswagen e-Up(or its equivalent Skoda Citigo/Seat Mii) - it's a full EV that still has a fully analog dash, minimal radio and instead of "infotainment" provides a holder for your phone. That's as minimum as it gets.
haunter 5y ago
Volkswagen e-UP/Skoda Citigo Basically the same cars, analog dashboard with knobs, just simple radio w/bluetooth and optional phone connection https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/8-vw-e-up-2020-fd-dashboard_0.jpg https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/8-vw-e-u... https://villanyautosok.hu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11-28_skoda_citigo_e_iv_hollandia_sajto_15.jpg https://villanyautosok.hu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11...
trcarney 5y ago
I'm not sure what your use case is but I think the Electra Meccanica Solo could be a good option if you don't need to carry passengers or much stuff. It does have a back-up camera, digital instruments, and keyless entry but no driver assist features. I'm intrigued by this because I think it would be pretty fun to drive a single seat car on the road, but maybe thats just me. https://www.electrameccanica.com/solo/ https://www.electrameccanica.com/solo/

Good question. A follow-up: What's the best low(er)-digitalization EV (ideally BEV, but alternatively PHEV)? Something with more tactile/analog UI and a minimum of "entertainment" accessories?

inyorgroove 5y ago

Another option would be the base model VW e-Golf, has traditional gauges but does have a bit more infotainment things. A lot of the controls still remain separate from the touchscreen, climate control for example does not require touchscreen. The problem with VW's lower market EVs will be the range though, not even half the range of a model 3. The ID.4/3 has better range but they ruin it IMO with screens for everything.

throwaway894345 5y ago

PHEV means "Plug-in-hybrid Electric Vehicle" if anyone else was similarly confused.

wffurr 5y ago

My 2017 Chevy Bolt still has some knobs and dials for things. There's also a big touchscreen with a bunch of A/C system controls on it, which is annoying. They're also persistent in that space on the screen, which makes me wonder why even bother having it be on the screen...

gambiting 5y ago

Volkswagen e-Up(or its equivalent Skoda Citigo/Seat Mii) - it's a full EV that still has a fully analog dash, minimal radio and instead of "infotainment" provides a holder for your phone. That's as minimum as it gets.

haunter 5y ago

Volkswagen e-UP/Skoda Citigo Basically the same cars, analog dashboard with knobs, just simple radio w/bluetooth and optional phone connection https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/8-vw-e-up-2020-fd-dashboard_0.jpg https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/8-vw-e-u... https://villanyautosok.hu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11-28_skoda_citigo_e_iv_hollandia_sajto_15.jpg https://villanyautosok.hu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11...

trcarney 5y ago

I'm not sure what your use case is but I think the Electra Meccanica Solo could be a good option if you don't need to carry passengers or much stuff. It does have a back-up camera, digital instruments, and keyless entry but no driver assist features. I'm intrigued by this because I think it would be pretty fun to drive a single seat car on the road, but maybe thats just me. https://www.electrameccanica.com/solo/ https://www.electrameccanica.com/solo/