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EVs are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the US (electrek.co)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (4 children)

An electric GTI or Civic Type R would be sick. Crazy performance, but still a lot smaller and more lightweight than other stuff on the market, so charging could be faster and the price could be less insane.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Electric GTI-s exist, it's called a GTE.

I don't know how they perform, though.

Edit: I'm stupid, GTEs are PHEVs. Well, TIL.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

EV GTI is exactly what I'm waiting for. VW claims 2026 so first US availability is probably 2027. My current GTI is in good shape so shouldn't be a problem to hold out 3 more years.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

One reason is that for a "little car you can toss around", the battery weight is a bit of a challenge. So starting with larger form factors makes sense where: -They are more popular anyway -The weight difference isn't as noticable

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Comparing a few weights:

  • GTI: 3100 lbs
  • Bolt EV: 3500 lbs
  • Model 3: 3800 lbs
  • id3: 3900 lbs

That same weight isn't doable, but it seems like they can get close.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

That’s what I get from the description of the Rivian 3x. However it’s several years away plus they didn’t announce a target price point