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If you've ever been in the cab of a recent F-150, you'd know that they don't have more interior space than a VW Golf. More practical, sure, but only if the one
by yogurtboy 3y ago
If you've ever been in the cab of a recent F-150, you'd know that they don't have more interior space than a VW Golf. More practical, sure, but only if the one time per year you haul your boat out to a desert reservoir is worth the countless attempts at parking.
Secondly, battery + motor is actually more efficient than ICE. You might be thinking of power density, which is significantly lower on an EV.
Thirdly, I don't love the pro-car company attitude: people don't have to compromise on low emissions vs. safety vs. practicality. Car companies have forced the choice upon us from a century and billions of dollars of marketing and lobbying.
- cityofdelusion 3y agoI have to call BS on the F-150 to Golf comparison. My 2018 Golf has nowhere near the interior space of an F-150. The Golf is (fairly) comfortable, but as a taller person, an F-150 is absolutely luxurious in leg/knee/head room compared to the Golf. It is like riding on a couch vs. being strapped into a race car. Not to mention that there is just about zero rear seat leg room in the Golf when adjusted to my driving position, while an F-150 my 90lb dog can stand on the floor of the vehicle back there.
- snotrockets 3y agoVW won't warranty it (due to the suspension not tuned for it), but a Golf GTI can tow 2,000kg. So for many boats, you don't even need a stupid truck. Had people wanted cars that are practical, they'd get minivans (and vans, if you do haul a lot).