Weight has never been a detractor. SUVs even took market share away from lighter cars. Look it up. If you keep the EV long enough, you make up for the upfront battery cost with long term gasoline savings.
You’re looking at upfront cost for a new car, rather than cost of ownership over 5-10 years and second-hand cars. Those who get this can find an EV at any price point. Yearly cost is what matters.
Weight has never been a detractor. SUVs even took market share away from lighter cars. Look it up. If you keep the EV long enough, you make up for the upfront battery cost with long term gasoline savings.
I’m not trying to criticize EVs, for those who can afford them.
But there material heavy, and if you need range, expensive at the moment. Not everyone can afford that.
And a range extender is a great way around that, especially in budget vehicles.
You’re looking at upfront cost for a new car, rather than cost of ownership over 5-10 years and second-hand cars. Those who get this can find an EV at any price point. Yearly cost is what matters.