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.
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.
You could have bought a Bolt two years ago for under $20,000 when it was eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.
A shame we didn’t have a Slate like option 2 years ago, or any small EV pickup.
Based on the timelines, I'd bet Slate Auto was formulated based on the IRA of 2022 thinking the tax credits for consumers and tax incentives for EV businesses were set in place until 2032.
Yes. Not a gimmick. Starting in Model year 2026 the following “high priced propulsion” parts will be covered under the new 7-year warranty;
Maybe I’ll get a Slate AND a Tesla in 15 months? Get rid of my sweet driving unreliable Ford (Brick) Lightning.
Exactly. Go back to the 80s, maybe part of the 90s, and compare pickup truck sizes. The top of the bed of current trucks is basically universally higher than the roof of compact cars. They didn't used to be that way. There were 2 door trucks with no back seats, crew cabs, and more, and today's trucks are almost comically scaled up, with no more cargo space.
