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The moment someone makes an electric car that doesn't have an internet connection, I'll consider buying one. Any tips?
Some cars have a SIM card which you can remove.
Probably a better idea to just pick one you like and then figure out how to disable any wireless communication. But this could really in warranty and charging issues.
The new Slate truck is the only one I can think of (not currently in production).
A lemmy user emailed Slate about tracking and data collection, and they responded that the Slate will have no wifi or tracking capabilities.
Also @ptc075@lemmy.zip
Your link doesn't work for me, but that's HUGE news. Thank you!
Do they mention what vehicle tracking they DO have however? For example, I'm sure they're required by law to at least have a black box recorder that captures your speed before a crash. What I do not know is how far the law has crept into mandatory vehicle tracking.
Hm, here's a direct link to the screenshot on their response, hopefully that one works.
They don't mention what it does track, unfortunately.
Dacia Spring, VW e-up, Tesla Roadster (first gen) and compliance vehicles such as e-golf.
The upcoming Slate pickup claims to be focused on being a simple EV that a regular person could repair. It doesn't even have a stereo. That said, I have not specifically seen a guarantee that it doesn't have an internet connection.
https://www.slate.auto/en
I used to look forward to get a car with screens and cameras and beeps and bops. When i had one that was still pretty dumb for todays standards, i hated it. Oh the board computer stopped working, cool, no navi, no music and no more climate control for you and don't even mention how much a new board computer costs, that is still old and not better than the other one. I had to get a new car last year after not owning one for two, my car is now from 2004 and it's honestly just nice. Not a single button on the seering wheel, no touch screen. The only beeps it makes is 1. Handbreake 2. Seatbelt and 3. Light was left on. It's absolutely glorious
Mitsubishi made one but it was a glorified golf cart.