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prion t1_j9t3y1h wrote

Americans do not need another subscription and that is what leasing is.

What they need is a 25k EV that is capable of being paid off, has batteries that last longer than 3-4 years, and is capable of being maintained at the local garage.

Lithium-ion is not going to get us there. Perhaps iron-air will.

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Lord0fHats t1_j9tjsse wrote

You'll own nothing and you'll worship the ground your very stable entrepreneurial genius' overlords walk on, and you'll like it!

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prion t1_j9tmn1y wrote

Umm how about a hard pass and a citizens oversight committee to vet every corporation to ensure only corporations that are promoting general welfare are allowed to operate in Stakeholder territory?

Overlords shall bow to the only legitimate government and beg to be allowed to operate in our territory.

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Eedat t1_j9uuwmc wrote

Are you like completely oblivious as to how humans act?

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Surur t1_j9t5kca wrote

The Bolt EV is $25600 lol, and has a Li Ion battery which lasts 15 years.

Get with the times old man.

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vinceds t1_j9tk6hq wrote

I got mine yesterday. It's pretty nice i must say. I am glad i didn't drop 50+k on a Tesla.

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dirtt_dawg t1_j9wcqxk wrote

I'm trying to decide between a 2014 Volt or C Max Energi! Would be my first hybrid, pros and cons to both! Leaning towards the Volt though.

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RolfEjerskov OP t1_j9t6h1v wrote

Do you know what their profit margins are per car?

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Surur t1_j9t7kdb wrote

Assuredly -ve, like most EVs which are not Tesla and BYD. Every Mach-E also has -ve profit margins.

But that is not really relevant to consumers. The main thing is if the company will still be around to honour their warranty in 8 years.

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munche t1_j9wbzej wrote

Seriously who thinks like this

"I feel great at night knowing when I bought my car the manufacturer made as much profit off of me as possible"

Maybe just send them an extra $10,000 as a tip

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compaholic83 t1_j9u2ydi wrote

I don't think you understand what a lease is if you think that's a subscription model. Maybe more of Hardware or an Appliance as a Service assuming the maintenance is rolled in, but it certainly is not a subscription based model.

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