• ramenshaman@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Used EV prices have come down quite a bit. There’s a solar EV startup called Aptera that’s making a super efficient EV that the base model will sell for around $26k before tax incentives, so a new one could theoretically, potentially be under $20k.

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        They seem to be getting close. I think they have all the funding they need now, they’re planning to start production around the end of the year. I think they’re starting to make their first production-intent parts and are validating performance, hopefully soon we’ll see some crash test results. My biggest concern at the moment is what happens when you hit a pothole at 70+ mph since the motors are in the wheels

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      There’s also Edison Motors that are taking preorders for Diesel/EV hybrids for pickup trucks. They’re pro Right to Repair and the hybrids will be Plugin type, so for short trips, should be pure EV. If you want a pure EV truck the whole way, you should be able to remove the engine and put more batteries in, but they want to have as few of options for the preorder to simplify things. Converting an old square body truck in way more useful and cheaper then buying a Cybertruck.

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        Edison Motors, while a great idea, is aimed at the heavy duty and off-road commercial space. Even they admit that their semi doesn’t really make sense for over the road trucks. There is little to no gain in it. Same with work pickups. But for some, think heavy duty off road repair vehicles, it can make sense.

        I’m pulling for them though. I hope they make it big if for no other reason than to push the right to repair with common parts be the norm again.

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          The pickup truck conversion is what I was focused on. I personally have a use case for those and I simply can’t see a use case for the Cybertruck.

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            7 months ago

            My understanding is that the kit is for straight axle designs only, and the cost is, (depending on installation), can be over $40,000US. But if you have use case have at it.

            The only people who have a real use for the Cyber truck are car collectors. They will end up as valuable collector pieces some day and nothing else.