The Ram 1500 REV Electric Pickup Truck Is Dead!

[Doctors Do Little]

I agree with you; Europe is a different automotive environment altogether. Europeans have been under Government mandated size and horsepower and gas tax regulations for over 60 years, so their market accepts small, cheap fuel-efficient cars more readily than the US Market. Also, Europe has a much better public transportation system for numerous reasons.

But being the US, why do we need to accept what works in Europe as mandated for the US market? The US has different transportation needs. Large, expensive batteries drive EV cost up, gasoline is inexpensive and still cost competitive with public charging.

Can you imagine me trying to drive my Lightning around in Rome? I'd be hunting the BUS parking areas. Narrow ancient roads in even more ancient cities aren't meant for our big-arse passenger trucks. I suspect Europeans are shocked at our largesse, but then again, we didn't ask their opinions.

 

[Dorbiman]

I agree with you; Europe is a different automotive environment altogether. Europeans have been under Government mandated size and horsepower and gas tax regulations for over 60 years, so their market accepts small, cheap fuel-efficient cars more readily than the US Market. Also, Europe has a much better public transportation system for numerous reasons.

But being the US, why do we need to accept what works in Europe as mandated for the US market? The US has different transportation needs. Large, expensive batteries drive EV cost up, gasoline is inexpensive and still cost competitive with public charging.

The only thing I'll say is, why do we need to accept what is the norm for the US? I'd love to have a smaller EV. I'm frustrated that I'm limited to what the "average" American wants, or is told they want.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

The only thing I'll say is, why do we need to accept what is the norm for the US? I'd love to have a smaller EV. I'm frustrated that I'm limited to what the "average" American wants, or is told they want.

You are on to something if we presume that bigger vehicles are higher margin and therefore Big 7 manufacturers (GM, Ford, Stellantis, BMW, Benz, Toyota, Kia) are pushing this "need" on us.

 

[E90400K]

The only thing I'll say is, why do we need to accept what is the norm for the US? I'd love to have a smaller EV. I'm frustrated that I'm limited to what the "average" American wants, or is told they want.

You could have bought a Bolt two years ago for under $20,000 when it was eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.

I'm in the same boat. I'd like to have been able to replace my in-line 6, manual transmission 4-door sports sedan with a new one, but the US Market doesn't want that type of vehicle anymore.

 

[sodamo]

You could have bought a Bolt two years ago for under $20,000 when it was eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.

I'm in the same boat. I'd like to have been able to replace my in-line 6, manual transmission 4-door sports sedan with a new one, but the US Market doesn't want that type of vehicle anymore.

A shame we didn’t have a Slate like option 2 years ago, or any small EV pickup.