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Simple EV cars (lemmy.cafe)
submitted 6 months ago by GeneralDingus@lemmy.cafe to c/evs@lemmy.world
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Does anyone think that there'll ever be a simple EV car produced for market without all the extra junk found in most electric cars? Why or why not?

I don't see the need for the infotainment dash, personal data tracking, self-driving, lack of physical buttons, and lack or reparability.

Wouldn't it be nice to have an EV that is probably cheaper without all that forced extra stuff? Can't we just have a simple EV that has an electric engine that is reliable, cheaper, and doesn't have a need for constant software updates? Maybe you can work on it in your garage for the most part for simple maintenance.

I'd really like to have an EV one day but seems like they are all super expensive, have no sense of ownership like typical cars, are constantly tracking you, and are trying to shove extra features down your throat.

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[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Ami_(electric_vehicle)

Tons of others, too. But yes, the selection is still obviously a bit spotty. Hopefully more practical and simple (and affordable) models turn up.

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

What the hell. It's so silly and cute and I want one.

[–] rmuk@feddit.uk 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I test drove one and I loved it. It was like a dodgem. It was surprisingly roomy inside, insanely responsive, light, airy, and I just had a big fucking stupid grin on my big fucking stupid face the whole time.

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

Looks like Canada can't have it though. Living here is better than a warzone at least.

[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

There's a fun review on the aging wheels channel.

https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=J7tpbs-slcs

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

Damn surprisingly expensive and more cost cutting than expected. Surely they could have managed proper doors and panel alignment at the very least at that price point. Maybe a less silly horn button posititon and whatever is needed for it to be street legal for us/can.

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

Genuinely the first thought that came into my head. I want one.