L4sBotAug 29, 2023

Rivian CEO issues strong statement about people who purchase gas-powered cars: ‘Sort of like building a horse barn in 1910’

https://lemmy.world/post/4035140

Rivian CEO issues strong statement about people who purchase gas-powered cars: ‘Sort of like building a horse barn in 1910’ - Lemmy.world

Rivian CEO issues strong statement about people who purchase gas-powered cars: ‘Sort of like building a horse barn in 1910’::“I don’t think I would have believed it.”

Show threadkaitcoAug 29, 2023

Um…does the CEO know that horses are still a thing and that horse barns (aka stables) are still in use? Also, the invention of the automobile didn’t instantly displace the horse. It was well into the 1920s before they became a regular sight.

Also…there’s lots of reasons to buy gas-powered cars these days. For one, not everyone lives in a home where they can install the necessary charger, so you’d always be on the “hunt” for charging stations, and fuel cars are generally cheaper at this time. Once we see the market flooded with EV cars, the prices will come down and fuel cars will no longer be the norm, but we’re likely a decade or more away from that.

I get what the CEO is trying to say, but it’s still incredibly tone-deaf.

Show threadThrowawayAug 29, 2023
Also the recharge times are still a deal breaker for anyone who fancies a road trip every once in a while.
Show threadKbobabobAug 29, 2023
What, you don’t like spending a quarter of your road trip waiting for “fuel”?
Show threadskyAug 29, 2023
I spent under an hour charging on a 8 hour drive. I barely had time to pee or eat before the car was ready. Have you road-tripped an EV?
Show threadThrowawayAug 29, 2023
No, I don’t have 80k to spend on a “maybe I won’t be too worse off”
Show threadsky

it was a rental car lol

though you’d be surprised to learn there’s EVs under $80k! not that anyone can afford new cars anyway.

Aug 29, 2023 at 12:59amWeb
Show threadsin_free_for_00_daysAug 29, 2023
I bought a used Leaf for $11K about 5 years ago. Best car purchase I’ve ever made. I still have a ICE vehicle for road trips, but man do I like the way electric engines produce power!
Show threadskyAug 29, 2023
Used EVs can be a great deal! I’ve had my eyes out for a good deal on a leaf for ages, but not many pop up in my rural area.
Show threadolympicyesAug 29, 2023
Leafs have problems with battery life but they are popular in Southeast Alaska because it’s not really possible to drive very far. They import them used from the lower 48.
Show threadPetter1Aug 29, 2023
I can very much recommend a dacia spring. I think this is one of the most affordable way of transportation. But I live in Switzerland, we have a great charging network and our distances aren’t to far. After paying 5500 CHF upfront, i pay monthly 200 CHF for power and leasing fee (170 + 30). After 3 years I can buy it for 10000 CHF or just give it back. Buying the car directly is about 20000 CHF. Just make sure that you order fast charging as well.