Canada

If I drive less than 4000km a year I would question if I needed a car at all, that’s a 7km one way commute. When my commute was that small, I rode a bike. Not for everyone of course, but that’s how I handled it.

This is my situation. I currently don't need to drive, but my wife does, so a car is always going to be in our driveway. I ride my bike everywhere, and would easily replace my car with an e-bike if it weren't for my wife.

The problem with society, is that people are REALLY hesitant to not drive. They see no way of replacing their car, or the desire to do so is extremely low. Until that changes, people will still want to own a car, no matter the situation.

This may be a uniquely North American problem, though. I don't think most Europeans feel that they need a car.

Honestly, I understand EVs are a tough sell to a section of the population hopping from 4k beater to 4k beater, but the average new vehicle sale was $68,000 or so last year. That tells me the average new vehicle buyer can afford an EV.

That's a sad statistic. With something like half of Canadians living paycheck to paycheck, I can't even imagine how they could spend $68,000 on a goddamn car.

Even if money was no object, and I could buy a regular car or an EV, I still would hesitate to buy an EV. They are spy boxes, and I will absolutely not pay money for a car that spies on me.

Until that changes, I won't consider an EV. Obviously, not everyone knows or care about privacy, so EV sales will continue.

You can buy cars on Alibaba?

I know nothing of this brand or about the safety in Chinese EVs, and to what level their built-in spying extends to, but the car is still US$12,899.00 + whatever costs are involved to get it to you. Assuming you can get service for these Chinese EVs in North America.

For sure, it's better than a $40,000 price tag if you don't drive much, but still too expensive, IMO. My current car's days are numbered, and I don't think I would get an EV, even at $13,000.