Something is going to have to fund infrastructure and generation improvements to accommodate the additional demand so yeah, prices are going to go up especially in the short term as adoption ramps up.

I don’t really buy what they are selling... but it’s almost comical to see how blind some people are to the true cost of ownership of EVs. They are a good option but you have to appreciate the different costs that come with them. And those costs can differ from person to person. So, to all those that immediately feel…

What car are you comparing to a 2 year old compact EV ?

GM for me. I have my reasons but it has nothing to do with the actual cars. They are OK. But as long as they have an offering that fits my needs I’ll take it.

It’s the same thing. I’d rather have the cabin shifted forward and increase the bed size back to a normal size. All beds are shrunk nowadays.

I’m just saying there is already a solution. It’s to sit 3 in the front row and 3 in the back row. It’s been done for ages in all kinds of cars and in some trucks too including the 2021 Silverado. And if you ask me, I’d rather sit in the middle of those rows then some crappy jumper seats in the back with no leg room.

FYI to the author. Modern cars will not allow AC to be engaged when exterior temps are low enough (usually around freezing).

I don’t buy it either. But, if their production numbers are going to be compared to other luxury car brands so they can claim they make the most cars in their segment, then you need to compare to that segment for all aspects including margin, price, fit and finish. So that is why I call it out.

I think that’s part of it. They were the only (legitimate) EV available for some time. They did their best to fake luxury and used that positioning to justify their prices to consumers. Even an early adopter would balk at a $70,000 commuter car, but “luxury” sure, that helps those consumers be OK with it. They needed…

My Dad’s Silverado sits 6 if needed. 3 up front, 3 in back. Why the need to stretch the cab and shrink the bed to do the same thing? It’s not like they are full size seats in back either...

I’m 100% ok with this as it relates to people that make their car/bike loud on purpose. But I hope there is some sort of flexibility for those that just lost their muffler and struggling to afford to get it fixed.

That can be a large expense, for sure.

Not shocked that a luxury auto manufacturer of high-cost cars makes more profit per vehicle then mass-market commuter manufactures.

Totally agree, but then again I won’t go around claiming the car(s) are fast. I’d say they are fun or exciting instead of pretending they aren’t as slow as a modern day commuter car.

Boomer FIL claims every car he gets excited about “runs like a scalded dog” which I think means is really fast. Then I drive them and my 4 banger 13 yo Chevy Malibu is faster. Memories are so much better than the real thing.

Schwinn, Craftsman, and so many others. 

I feel like they’ve said this before, then changed their mind, then said it again, then changed their mind. It’s like they know they NEED to do it but fail time and time again. They’re so committed to their old consumer base that they will die with them (literally).

To be fair initially because of the pandemic which I think makes sense, but I think he dragged it out a little longer to help at the polls. They are already approving rate filings for increases in P&C lines (finally).

Almost all insurers either provided refunds, or applied credits to future premiums. If yours did not then it is in the minority.

The insurance commissioner was up for election. So they stopped approving rate changes for insurers while he worked on re-election. Now that he is re-elected he is letting his office approve increases once again. So they are all coming at once.