• reddig33@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    $30k to $35k isn’t really “affordable”. I am pleasantly surprised by the 372 mile range though.

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      30k to 35k is affordable for a new car. The average price for a new car in 2024 was $47870, and an Edmunds survey shows new car buyers are looking for $35k or less.

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        5 days ago

        So it’s affordable relative to other overpriced vehicles but not necessarily relative to income.

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          It’s affordable for people looking for a new car, people with lower income would look for a used car, or would not be in the market at all.

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      It’s affordable “relative to other EVs” would be more appropriate. The only other mainstream subcompact SUV EV at that price range is the Hyundai Kona I believe. And between that and this, I’d definitely choose the Toyota.

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        Depends on the market. There are much more affordable EVs in Europe that aren’t sold in North America. Like the VW ID.2 and the Renault EV 5 and similar Skoda EVs.

        Kia used to sell a reasonably priced EV Soul, but they quit making it and now they sell the EV3 for over $10k more. Same scenario with GM and the Bolt.

        I will be interested to see how much GM will charge for their updated Bolt when it ships. In the meantime you’re probably better off buying a used 2021 or later EV if you want affordable in North America.

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          Ah for sure, I was only thinking about the US market with my comment. I would’ve loved the Soul EV if it was available. I owned the gas version and it was very roomy for such a compact car. Either way, it would be good for Toyota to release a more “affordable” EV as I would trust their reliability more than GM and Hyundai/Kia.