> Can someone tell me why all those new electric cars are so poorly designed in terms of size and weight? Most of them weight over 2t and have a large frontal a

> Can someone tell me why all those new electric cars are so poorly designed in terms of size and weight? Most of them weight over 2t and have a large frontal area (VW ID.4 is the prime example). I just want an economical family vehicle (lightweight, hatchback design) and there aren't that many options. If you don't need anything right now, don't feel any pressure to go out and buy something new. If you do, get whatever works for you, even if that is an ICE vehicle. Don't feel bad; you're doing what is best for your family. But know that the "future" in EVs is likely closer than you think. Look at the Canoo vehicles - I'm not saying buy one, just look at it and think about the design. Look at the VW ID.Buzz. Again, don't buy one (it's an overpriced usability mess), just look at it and think about the design. You know what is most interesting about it? The length is a foot to a foot and a half less than the existing minivans on the market, but it has more interior room. That is interesting, isn't it? Well, the Ford CEO said this in the Q2 2024 investor call [1]: > ...Now when people hear about affordability and they think about small and unaffordable, I'd like to address that now. We are designing a super-efficient platform, leveraging innovation across our product development, supply chain, and manufacturing teams. With no engine or drivetrain, a smaller vehicle can have a much roomier package, actually the interior package of a class above with a small silhouette. That's a big advantage for customers versus ICE. And we're focusing on very differentiated vehicles priced under $40,000 or even $30,000. And then in the Q3 2024 investor call [2]: > we're deep into the design and engineering of our next-generation vehicles. Boy! are we excited about these coming out in the next few years. In 40 years in the industry, I've seen a lot of game-changer products, but the mid-sized electric pickup designed by our California team has got to be one of the most exciting. It's incredible package and consumer technology for a segment we know well. It matches the cost structure of any Chinese auto manufacturer building in Mexico in the future. How do we know that? Because 60% of the [BOM] (ph) has already been quoted. So, this pickup is the first one to come out, and that's not what you are looking for. But the EVs that come after it may be exactly what you are looking for. And of course Ford is not going to be alone. All the car companies are going to be working from this point of view. So, can you wait 4-5 years for the EV that actually works for what you need? Perhaps your next ICE car is your last ICE car? [1] https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2024/07/24/ford-motor-company-f-q2-2024-earnings-call-transcr/ https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2024/07/24/fo... [2] https://seekingalpha.com/article/4730242-ford-motor-company-f-q3-2024-earnings-call-transcript https://seekingalpha.com/article/4730242-ford-motor-company-...