Since margin is notoriously low on vehicles, OEMs strive to shave pennies in cost. While I'm also skeptical that we'll have a no-frills EV in the future, too, I

Since margin is notoriously low on vehicles, OEMs strive to shave pennies in cost. While I'm also skeptical that we'll have a no-frills EV in the future, too, I suspect it's because monetizing transportation data will outweigh the benefits of reduced cost.