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As things stand, assuming that Nissan can manage to remain afloat, that “Model 2” market segment is going to be snapped up by the 2026 Leaf, which will start at

As things stand, assuming that Nissan can manage to remain afloat, that “Model 2” market segment is going to be snapped up by the 2026 Leaf, which will start at ~$25k before incentives and is just a touch bigger than the Bolt EUV was and comes with NACS, fast charging, and a properly cooled battery. There’s little in the US EV market that comes close to competing at that price range. Keep in mind that these things will be built in Japan and imported. I’m sure Tesla could’ve figured out some way to have an offering the same price or cheaper.

rtpg 1y ago
> Keep in mind that these things will be built in Japan and imported. I’m sure Tesla could’ve figured out some way to have an offering the same price or cheaper. Seeing US salaries and the strength of the US dollar (and the weakness of the yen right now!)... I wonder. At one point I don't know how you can be competitive with factories abroad. This is where protectionism comes in I guess!
- nemomarx 1y ago
  Why not produce abroad? Tesla has factories in China after all
  - rtpg 1y ago
    Oh sure, yeah. My reading of GP's post was that somehow they could pull it off in the US but I must have misread. I have no dog in this fight, I trust "normal" car companies for my car needs.