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Fear of cheap Chinese EVs spurs automaker dash for affordable cars
(www.reuters.com)
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this post was submitted on 10 Dec 2023
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Safety and reliability are two of the biggest factors in family cars. You would think they would want to make larger family vehicles with those selling points.
I just looked it up and the only minivan EV is 114k........
Yeah and that is part of my point on being pro-Chinese EV.. Not only affordability, but the fact that there is simply no choices for certain segments. Our automakers are so conglomerated that there is very minuscule choice in EV since each puts out maybe 2 or 3 models.
There is also proof that competition is causing local builders to step up.. With Citroen offering the ec3 with LFP, and 200 miles of range for $20k.. Meanwhile Stelantis is releasing absolute trash in the US because they can get away with it.
You can get a Pacifica PHEV with a whole 40 miles of electric range.. that is like your one choice.. Though the Canoo could meet that need if it ever comes to market.
There is a similar issue for cargo vans the US has like 3 choices for electric.. Meanwhile even European buyers have far more choice.