Carrie Randolph

Now this is getting ridiculous. Fees!? To drive a car you’re paying/paid for? #GTFO. I’ll keep my 97’ Jeep. #JeepLife #SaturdayThoughts

Car companies want to make billions by charging monthly fees for features like heated seats — and electric cars makes it easier than ever
https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-electric-vehicle-add-on-subscriptions-upsells-automakers-2023-2

Going electric? Automakers might try to upsell you on features

Pricey add-ons could start ruffling EV-buyer feathers — but automakers might struggle to survive without them, a new study says.

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Feb 25, 2023 at 1:48pmWeb
Show threadArchnemysisFeb 26, 2023
@harleygold This is not the case with my#jeep #4xe and I didn’t see anything from Stellantis in that article. I think automakers have a tight rope to walk here: subscriptions for things like Sirius XM, internet connectivity, off-road navigation services and the like I can see as a service. But items part of the core driving experience will face a hard backlash like BMW experienced.
Show threadCarrie RandolphFeb 26, 2023
@Archnemysis A simple iPhone/smartphone can fix that problem.
Show threadArchnemysisFeb 26, 2023
@harleygold oh exactly, a subscription I gladly pay for monthly. Even willing to pay for map subscriptions as long as they are kept current. But those are the only types of subscriptions I think are viable. If there is not some need for recency or consumption I don’t see the value.