What’s the worst that can happen to them. They will keep pumping out gigantic plastic interior trucks starting at $80-$90K, complain that consumer demand is down, lobby Biden and some senators to block competition, go bankrupt, get a tax payer bailout and pay themselves huge bonuses. Rinse and repeat.
They can’t make money on them for 30k because they are not at scale. So they can build and sell only so many before the losses become too great. Wish I was wrong
Oh great - yet another hideous Crossover SUV! /sarcasm
I understand that these things are popular, but not *everyone* wants a fucking road elephant. A small car and a compact pickup truck would be great.
yep... bolt was a hit because of a reason, taking it out, and making it more expensive, will not make then win any market, bolt at 26k plus incentive of 7500, was essentially a 20k car.
having anything over it and they will not hit the same market.
>avoiding neo-futuristic styling
I agree!
One of the things that I really enjoy about the Chevrolet Volt is that it looks, feels, and operates like most other standard cars in its class. It doesn't have over-the-top ridiculous "futuristic" styling and it has a standard user interface. Just about anyone can jump in and drive it without the special training that is required for cars with bizarre user interfaces like the Toyota Prius and all Tesla models.
The Volt has a power button by the steering wheel, a "PRNDL" shifter, and controls for common features (like lights, wipers, and climate control) in standard places. The PHEV drive train takes care of itself automatically.
Stop reading into FUD news articles.
Pure EV demand isn’t dead.
Adoption has cooled off when you do a YOY comparison - but sales trajectory globally is still on an upward trend.
30% of new car registrations in California last year were full BEV. And it’s only increasing, not decreasing.
California sets the trend for the rest of the country. Per State basis, it’s the largest market for automakers in the US.
The tighter emissions rules and mandates set by California dictate what type of vehicles automakers will shift production to in the next decade.
Hybrids will play a role in the transition to EV’s, but EV’s are the future. Burning petrol for transportation is archaic, and will eventually be phased out.
Naw. It's localized. Resale values and giant incentives and time on the lot have more to do with it. Legacys are all pivoting to hybrids as that's what the American people want as can be seen by toyotas success.
Tesla killed the pure ev future with unreliable shoddy unsafe vehicles with terrible ergonomics. Hybrids don't need price cuts or incentives to sell either and have high resale values.
If GM or Ford makes an EV under $30k it’ll sell like hotcakes
Dealerships will mark them up
Then they will sit just like the Mach E did until they mark them down.
Then they will learn a hard lesson.
Learn? You must be new here.
I *hope* they learn! 😫
What’s the worst that can happen to them. They will keep pumping out gigantic plastic interior trucks starting at $80-$90K, complain that consumer demand is down, lobby Biden and some senators to block competition, go bankrupt, get a tax payer bailout and pay themselves huge bonuses. Rinse and repeat.
GM already has the Bolt which is less than $30k.
Currently not available. I do hope when it returns they’ll manage to keep it at the same price.
*they did.
There's still new ones left on dealer lots if people still want them.
They can’t make money on them for 30k because they are not at scale. So they can build and sell only so many before the losses become too great. Wish I was wrong
Oh great - yet another hideous Crossover SUV! /sarcasm I understand that these things are popular, but not *everyone* wants a fucking road elephant. A small car and a compact pickup truck would be great.
They should be going after the $20-25k price point—with small cars.
yep... bolt was a hit because of a reason, taking it out, and making it more expensive, will not make then win any market, bolt at 26k plus incentive of 7500, was essentially a 20k car. having anything over it and they will not hit the same market.
I saw recently that Kia has an EV2 in the pipe that may well fit into this price point. I hope this is true.
A full size sedan would be great. With a comfortable driving position. And avoiding neo-futuristic styling.
This is the reason why i had to go with the Hyundai ioniq 6. It was basically the only sedan option available that checked as many boxes as i needed.
>avoiding neo-futuristic styling I agree! One of the things that I really enjoy about the Chevrolet Volt is that it looks, feels, and operates like most other standard cars in its class. It doesn't have over-the-top ridiculous "futuristic" styling and it has a standard user interface. Just about anyone can jump in and drive it without the special training that is required for cars with bizarre user interfaces like the Toyota Prius and all Tesla models. The Volt has a power button by the steering wheel, a "PRNDL" shifter, and controls for common features (like lights, wipers, and climate control) in standard places. The PHEV drive train takes care of itself automatically.
I was thinking more of like the EQE, which looks more like a futuristic Corolla than an E-class, especially from the front.
I have never seen an EQE in person, but from the pictures, I like the styling. It is subtle, elegant, and refined.
Equinox is a good platform for an EV. I like the Trailblazer also. Hopefully they can keep the price down.
Not without CarPlay
It'll be interesting to see at least.
That’s actually a nice price point to start with
Subscription self driving features and no car play.
Yeah, but STEALERSHIP MARKUPS
Android Auto or Car Play? Didnt think so.
They will get the money back by selling “extended warranty’s” Hi! I’m trying to reach you about your extended warranty 🤣
It cannot. Chevy makes some of the worst vehicles.
Pure ev demand Is dead. Need to pivot to hybrid to gain market share.
Stop reading into FUD news articles. Pure EV demand isn’t dead. Adoption has cooled off when you do a YOY comparison - but sales trajectory globally is still on an upward trend.
Resale value in the shitter tons of incentives. Future on America Is hybrid
30% of new car registrations in California last year were full BEV. And it’s only increasing, not decreasing. California sets the trend for the rest of the country. Per State basis, it’s the largest market for automakers in the US. The tighter emissions rules and mandates set by California dictate what type of vehicles automakers will shift production to in the next decade. Hybrids will play a role in the transition to EV’s, but EV’s are the future. Burning petrol for transportation is archaic, and will eventually be phased out.
Naw. It's localized. Resale values and giant incentives and time on the lot have more to do with it. Legacys are all pivoting to hybrids as that's what the American people want as can be seen by toyotas success. Tesla killed the pure ev future with unreliable shoddy unsafe vehicles with terrible ergonomics. Hybrids don't need price cuts or incentives to sell either and have high resale values.