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Those cheapest EVs are tiny hatchbacks that really aren't popular here, and they use batteries that charge much slower. The US market has an expectation of bigg
by bdcravens 3y ago
Those cheapest EVs are tiny hatchbacks that really aren't popular here, and they use batteries that charge much slower. The US market has an expectation of bigger is better, and even "economy" cars have features on them you'd only find on luxury cars not that long ago. Pushing back against that culture is a challenge.
- api 3y agoThe US market will buy small cars but US small is bigger than Asia or Europe small. A Bolt or Nissan Leaf with NACS fast charge and a bit better looks will sell pretty well. The Tesla model 3 sells.
- bdcravens 3y agoI agree. I just don't think we'll see cars like BYD is selling. I'd love to see one of the typical 4-door 4-cylinder "economy" cars like the Sentra, Corolla, or Civic with an EV transmission.
- api 3y agoThat’s why I quoted $20k not $10k. The floor is higher in the US market. But people definitely will buy something like an improved Leaf or Bolt.