Plus, making those budget cars would be a little lighter (less motors and electronics), require less precious metals (less electronics), and therefore be more a little more energy effecient as well as cheaper to maintain (less electronics to replace).
Fewer electronics to replace doesn’t matter if we have no right to third party repairs. many EVs are locked down, so they have you over a barrel on replacement part pricing.
Plus, making those budget cars would be a little lighter (less motors and electronics), require less precious metals (less electronics), and therefore be more a little more energy effecient as well as cheaper to maintain (less electronics to replace).
Fewer electronics to replace doesn’t matter if we have no right to third party repairs. many EVs are locked down, so they have you over a barrel on replacement part pricing.