Arcturus

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[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Working fine for me. Galaxy S23+, latest Firefox release.

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago

I wouldn't say there are lots of better options out there. There's definitely a lot of options. But there aren't many that I have seen that are better. Those that are, are more expensive. Those that are cheaper and better are Chinese and aren't available in the US market. I know this because we do receive Chinese vehicles here. From memory, top three selling EV brands here are Tesla, and two other Chinese brands. There are some equivalent alternative options, but it might not be for all people either.

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

The top selling EV in what's considered a developing economy, China, is a Tesla Model Y. And whilst the USD carries some weight in other economies. Middle-class is middle-class in the US.

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Also quite popular in China. Really it's the most affordable non-Chinese option, outside the US market. Unless you count the Tata Nexo, in which case, the Chinese options would be better...

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Most of the Tesla owners I know are Chinese. The early adopters were Caucasian, but now that they're mainstream, they're being bought by pretty much everyone.

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

What are you considering now, just out of curiosity?

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Would recommend this over the Leaf, but if I recall correctly, Hyundai's latest EV's may not have a manual outdoor door release. You won't get this in US markets, but in Europe and Australasia, I do know the MG is cheaper than both Nissan and Hyundai, and do have manual releases on all their doors.

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Oh, you're thinking a Ute or SUV?

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

The Leaf is pretty much the worst option you can get. There are plenty of others, cheaper, and better, that actually have thermal management on the pack. Unless you're buying used, in which case the Leaf can be fairly good value, if all you're doing is city driving.

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

We used to receive the US-built Tesla's, and now we receive a mix from the Chinese and US factories. The Chinese ones are way better built. Even the options from MG and BYD are impressive. But it's not all great though, GWM Ora that many journalists are going on about is... Less than acceptable when it comes to quality.

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Can't recall the figures off the top of my head, but even the BMW 3-Series (G20) is about as heavy as equivalent Tesla's. Of course you'll find lighter Japanese vehicles with smaller engines, but the article does seem to ignore how heavy ICE vehicles can get and how light BEV's can be...

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

All the right-leaning people I know don't like EV's and don't own them. Most, can't afford them. Most of the Tesla owners I've noticed in my country are Chinese. You've got plenty of Tesla ownership in Europe and China where sales dominate. Far from MAGA battlegrounds.

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