Submitted by RamslamOO7 t3_y4et29 in Futurology
RamslamOO7 OP t1_isdrqk1 wrote
Do you think Ultium batteries can change the game of Electric Cars?
Modular propulsion and a highly adaptable third-generation global EV platform, both powered by exclusive Ultium batteries, are at the core of General Motors’ approach. They will enable the business to compete with almost any consumer on the market right now, whether they’re seeking work trucks, high-performance machinery, or luxury experiences.
chesterbennediction t1_isdv17a wrote
How about for cheap compact and subcompact cars for around 20 to 25k? Doesn't matter how much better one EV is over the other if I can't afford it.
Surur t1_isegdat wrote
The answer is China. They have EVs there from $5,000 to $150,000 and it's around 30% market share there.
Chinese EVs are about to invade Europe en masse.
BreakRaven t1_isem1xz wrote
> China. They have EVs there from $5,000
And then they hit another country that doesn't disregard safety features and the price balloons by $20k.
Surur t1_isepxyo wrote
Some-one said something very telling the other day - that these micro-EVs are still safer than bicycles.
(Interestingly those microEVs are made by GM)
AustinJG t1_isf5bar wrote
Why do I feel like the $5000 ones are made of paper mache?
Surur t1_isf5uhl wrote
I found an interesting article about them here actually.
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/China-EV-teardown-A-4-500-alternative-to-walking
warplants t1_ishxov0 wrote
‘23 Bolts are starting at $25.6k.
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thoruen t1_isduhb7 wrote
what about affordable?
kaminaowner2 t1_ishtjfa wrote
You can buy one for 26k and to be honest there aren’t many new vehicles worth a damn that’s cheaper than that, it’s not fair but it’s probably as good as one can expect from anything worth buying.
Dethro_Jolene t1_isdvscq wrote
*almost any consumer
aka fuck the poors.
NecroJoe t1_isdwq7q wrote
Sounds like their problem is that they are expecting to compete WITH customers, and not FOR customers.
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