Hard disagree. That 6 series still looks ugly.

Let’s be honest, Volvo is not on the radar of most people who live in areas with bad EV infrastructure. 

While I agree with you that AWD isn’t necessary I don’t think that picture is doing you any favors. That there is what we call a “dusting” here in these parts. I drive RWD sportscars with summer tires in stuff like that.

Thank you. Almost every reviewer of Chevy’s updated Bolt lineup has complained there is no AWD option. That’s nonsense. I’ve lived in the upper midwest snow belt all my life and am speaking from experience: you absolutely do not need AWD or 4WD to get through a winter here. (One of the best winter cars I ever owned…

put this comment at the top.

No,

Here in Finland less than a quarter of cars have AWD and it snows everywhere. It’s not an issue unless you are an idiot.

I do not care if it is more expensive. I am fine with that.

I would be all over this. Any chance to continue driving my V8 Jag way into the future with minimal environmental cost. I do not mind paying more for the fuel.

What makes you think ice and cold doesn’t exist in February where I live now at 4,000 feet above sea level? The overnight low tonight is 22.

Side benefit, maybe, but fender vents are about aerodynamics and relieving pressure from the wheel well.

It’s what has to happen when you keep raising the hood line to insert grotesquely huge grilles.  Otherwise the headlights would be as high as those on snowplows.

It’s cheaper. MSRP wise, it's finally actually cheaper and in the real world, they sell for considerably less than that. 

You misspelled “cult-like following among tech-adjacent people who have an unhealthy obsession with one of the company’s founders and will blindly follow anything said company does even if it’s a transparently bad idea.”

I had a hard time not buying one for $12k a state over. If the depreciation curve continues for the next 2-3 years, these will make extremely cheap commuters. They are already extremely reliable and low operating cost

Lol come on.  They both rule the roost because they’re aspirational image products.  The actual technology means nothing to MOST of eithers customers.  Don’t fool yourself.

In fairness, the vast majority of Americans don’t do road trips long enough and frequently enough to most offered ranges are an issue.

It’s roughly $1,000-$2,000 for the charger and installation by a competent electrician.

The price gap needs to be significant enough to not be tempted by a Telsa. Initially, the $44k Bolt was the only game in town under $70k, but not anymore. New ‘20 models are selling for as low as $22k. For me, thats enough to steer me from a Tesla, but I also went the used route for $15k.

The ‘22 Bolt/EUV are the least expensive long range EVs (200+ miles) for sale in the US, have thermal management, good options, roomy interior full stop, but especially for being so small. Its a fantastic commuter car, and the newest look slightly less dorky.