My Bolt EUV weighs almost exactly the same as a hybrid Hyundai Tucson and about 300lbs more than our regular Hyundai Tucson. I use that comparison since we find them to have about the same usable space inside for riders and luggage. It’s not EVs it’s big cars in general.
From the link above:
“ Consolidation waves are not new for the capital-intensive auto industry.
In the early 20th century, scores of U.S. and European entrepreneurs tried to cash in on the promise of then-new combustion-engine technology. For every Henry Ford, dozens of other car-company founders failed or were swallowed by bigger, better-funded rivals. General Motors, Stellantis and Volkswagen are built on the skeletons of once-independent automakers.”
Not surprising.
At roughly $12,000 more than a Tesla Model Y and lagging in range, charging and performance, the XC40 Recharge is behind the curve, says Dan Neil, given where the EV market is heading
Lagging in performance? Not the car we recently drove! The range would not knock anyone’s socks off, but performance was great. 402 horses was nothing to sneeze at.
I loved the XC40 and came very close to buying one. But the cost put me over the edge. It was peppy, comfy and had decent enough range. But I didn’t want to get an SUV, and I also didn’t want to spend $62,000 for the car…and there was zero bargaining on that!
A more direct comparison is that the F-150 Lightning weighs about 1,000-1,500 pounds more than the F-150 (crew cab 5.5’ bed), though both have weight variations depending on trim levels and options.
Seems like the official term is guiderail, not guardrail.
I was waiting for someone to point that out - I always call out that particular item as a guiderail on engineering plans. There is no guarantee that it will protect/save you.
Wouldn’t be the reason that would make or break my purchase of an EV. I am not sold on EVs, though we own/owned two hybrids (batteries went on one).
Interesting. I’ve never heard it called that and it’s always spec’d as guardrail on our plans in VA. However, in our guardrail certification class, in the very beginning it was stressed that the purpose is only to guide you back onto the travel way, not stop you from going over the embankment.
Old Honda hybrid?
Both Volts. 2013 Volt is no more, also have a 2018.
Some of you all have been concerned about the amount of electricity used by EVs causing problems with the grid. Perhaps you don’t need to worry?
So those who are EV drivers/want to be EV drivers, are you driving EVs to:
- save money (on gas)
- save resources (gas)
- both
- neither
- Both (have solar panels)
And:
- Convenience! There are no trips to the dealer to change fluids etc. No timing belts or other such nonsense. No “oh crap, I forgot to get gas, so now have to swing by the gas station before my 7 am meeting or I will not be able to make it to the office!” (Instead, we plug the car in the garage and it gets charged overnight). And less damage to hearing because there is no engine noise!
No emissions
Better driving
Almost no maintenance
Can be completely off grid
- Neither
Did you finally trade-in that old noisy Shelby Cobra 427 S/C for an EV?
BTW, my favorite car of all time. Noise and all.
Are there modern ICE cars that considered noisy?
Nice!!!
Just drove behind a run of the mill Mercedes… what a noisemaker.