The hardest part to build a car these days is the emissions. Without it, the next thing is safety, but that is an easier solve. I feel that Germany felt like E

The hardest part to build a car these days is the emissions. Without it, the next thing is safety, but that is an easier solve. I feel that Germany felt like EVs wouldn't take off, and thus ignored them for too long, and they got taken by surprise. For example, the Model 3 Performance on 20" wheels has 303 miles of range, a 0-60 of 2.9 seconds and is about 20k cheaper than the BMW i4 M50 on 20" wheels has 227 miles of range and a 0-60 of 3.7 seconds. Why? Well, the i4 isn't a purpose built EV. It sits on a platform that must incorporate everything, starting at a tiny 1.6 liter 4 banger, a 2 liter 4 banger with electric motor, a 3 liter 6 banger, and a plethora of configurations, manual, automatic, (air)suspension, performance (M3/M4), bodies (station wagon). And on top of that a battery pack beneath everything and electric motors. Look under the hood on a BMW i4. Take the cover off. There is empty space there. It's wasteful. So now I'm looking at our next car. Do I get the Tesla? Or the BMW?