I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The first company that makes a “1990 civic hatchback, but as an EV” will fucking print money. Shoot for 170-200 miles of range in a small, efficient, and affordable EV. Keep the tech simple and make it “driver focused”. Once people are clamoring for those, release a “sport model” with dual motors and upgraded suspension.
I’d shoot for audio, and the radio is a safety feature, but I would make it a physical device in the center console instead of a giant touchscreen. Backup cams are mandatory in the US, I’d integrate that into the rear mirror to save space and sightline. I’d have the entry level model with a digital dash, and the option for an analog speedometer+discreet digital info displays. Power windows would be standard, but you could option for manual crank windows for a cost cut.
Some features of EVs feel like high tech bullshit until you actually drive them. Like heated seats and steering wheels. Heating the whole car is horribly inefficient, you get a lot more range if you can leave the heat off and just use the heated surfaces. I’d consider a heatpump too, but this involves some duplication of duty, since the battery pack needs a resistive heater to stay warm in the winter, and most EVs use that same heater for cabin heat.
I’d leave out fancy electronic doors. My MME has them, and the are really nifty, but the novelty does wear off. I’d ditch the power lift gate as well. Super useful, but I just know that shit is eventually going to break, and then it is going to be an expensive pain in the ass to fix.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The first company that makes a “1990 civic hatchback, but as an EV” will fucking print money. Shoot for 170-200 miles of range in a small, efficient, and affordable EV. Keep the tech simple and make it “driver focused”. Once people are clamoring for those, release a “sport model” with dual motors and upgraded suspension.
$25000
Then…
dual rear hub motors, 540hp.
Renault is killing it in Europe, coming to Canada 2029.
Oh yeah. Strong “first car” energy there.
My parents have the yellow one. It’s a perfect little car.
Yyyyyeeessss
Of course america won’t get it, because its epic.
10000%. Please. I hate tech in cars (and home appliances ). I will not buy your stupid car with 5g and a 20" screen with 0 buttons.
The only tech an electric car needs is ABS and a battery gauge . Thats it.
I dont want a radio or electric windows either but I guess we are forced into having those because of economies of scale.
I’d shoot for audio, and the radio is a safety feature, but I would make it a physical device in the center console instead of a giant touchscreen. Backup cams are mandatory in the US, I’d integrate that into the rear mirror to save space and sightline. I’d have the entry level model with a digital dash, and the option for an analog speedometer+discreet digital info displays. Power windows would be standard, but you could option for manual crank windows for a cost cut.
Some features of EVs feel like high tech bullshit until you actually drive them. Like heated seats and steering wheels. Heating the whole car is horribly inefficient, you get a lot more range if you can leave the heat off and just use the heated surfaces. I’d consider a heatpump too, but this involves some duplication of duty, since the battery pack needs a resistive heater to stay warm in the winter, and most EVs use that same heater for cabin heat.
I’d leave out fancy electronic doors. My MME has them, and the are really nifty, but the novelty does wear off. I’d ditch the power lift gate as well. Super useful, but I just know that shit is eventually going to break, and then it is going to be an expensive pain in the ass to fix.
The Rivian R3 looks promising.