The Electric Vehicle (EV) discussion thread (Merged) (8 Viewers)

[livefromDC]

Yesterday when I was driving to work, I saw a car transporter hauling some type of EV car that I had never seen before (not a car enthusiast, so it takes a car looking VERY different for me to even notice). When I got to campus, I looked up the name, Lotus.

Excitement beyond the ordinary. The official website of Lotus Cars. Revolutionary automotive technology and design with racing pedigree. Born in Hethel, England.

www.lotuscars.com

I have to admit the cars on the transporter, sedans and SUVs, looked even better than they do on the website. That could just be the product of a poor website though. I only spend a couple minutes looking, but the angles of the pics for the cars, besides the sportscar, were dark, weird angles. Just show the dang car already! At any rate, what do you guys know about them? Do we know yet how they look to fare in the EV market?

 

[DaveXA]

Disaster

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Lol, I'm not even sure why they bothered to take this pile of sheet to market.

 

[Tapxe]

This is wild - I have had two EV’s and there’s never been any thought or mention of car wash risk

I'd like to see the whole post without being chopped. That could say something much different.

 

[Taurus]

I wish I could attend the event, just to learn more about heavy-duty EVs

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[superchuck500]

I'd like to see the whole post without being chopped. That could say something much different.

Fair but I have never had to put a car, including my two EVs in car wash mode.

 

[DaveXA]

Fair but I have never had to put a car, including my two EVs in car wash mode.

Me either.

 

[bigdaddysaints]

Lol, I'm not even sure why they bothered to take this pile of sheet to market.

because when everyone that works for you has to be a yes man, this is what you get.. before Twitter, he let the smart people run his businesses. we all know that has changed..

 

[Tapxe]

I really like the concept. Not sure it fits in the US mkt.

https://insideevs.com/news/716779/aptera-ev-new-drive-videos/

 

[livefromDC]

I really like the concept. Not sure it fits in the US mkt.

https://insideevs.com/news/716779/aptera-ev-new-drive-videos/

It looks really efficient. It also looks totally unsafe for the US market. A three wheeler on US highways with US drivers? I'd be weary.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I really like the concept. Not sure it fits in the US mkt.

https://insideevs.com/news/716779/aptera-ev-new-drive-videos/

I think NO streets would chew that up

 

[Tapxe]

I think NO streets would chew that up

Yeah, those wheel cowl's are so close to the ground I do worry about clearance. Parking lot transitions, speed bumps, etc. seem like major obstacles too.

 

[Rickboy]

I want Aptera to succeed, but I think that three wheel design is going to keep them from being anything beyond a small niche player in the EV market. It’s the main reason I haven’t invested in them. Beyond that, the monocoque body is going to make body repairs very expensive.

That said, I dig the design. I love the ability for it to totally recharge itself off solar (assuming you have a clear day). There are several things I like about it. I personally would consider buying one but I think I and many other enthusiasts are outliers from the mass market.

 

[zeetes]

after a few months with my e-golf, it is a blast. i rarely drive so my super long 150 mile range has only been fully charged twice.

 

[livefromDC]

I want Aptera to succeed, but I think that three wheel design is going to keep them from being anything beyond a small niche player in the EV market. It’s the main reason I haven’t invested in them. Beyond that, the monocoque body is going to make body repairs very expensive.

That said, I dig the design. I love the ability for it to totally recharge itself off solar (assuming you have a clear day). There are several things I like about it. I personally would consider buying one but I think I and many other enthusiasts are outliers from the mass maBonks!

Who do you like in the EV market? I posted about the Lotus cars I saw being hauled a few days ago, but it didn't elicit any opinions. Do you like them, Rivian, someone else, or one of the well-known car manufacturers that have entered the EV space?