electricfuture
Well-known member
The vehicle is in general just fine the way it is hitting the sweet spot of a practical every day vehicle with enough interior room, speed and amenities to satisfy the general public that is facing the reality of increasing gas prices. I believe that only 3 things are needed to significantly increase sales to the general public:
1. 150 mile range battery. This would mean a true 100-110 mile range no matter what you driving style or the amount of high speed express way driving you need to do. Very few travel more than 100 miles per day and even if you do seeing an additional 40-50 range left will substantially reduce range anxiety - even if the additional range is not ever used.
2. A durable leather looking interior. This is necessary if this is to be considered a family car transporting children and their sports equipment. You must have an easy to clean interior for spills.
3. Priced under $30,000. Over this price will turn off the average buyer. It will be years before they understand the cost advantages of no maintenance.
Also, the Fast Charger needs to be standard equipment as this is definitely needed to reduce range anxiety. Knowing that you can full charge in 30 minutes away from home will become more and more important as time goes by.
1. 150 mile range battery. This would mean a true 100-110 mile range no matter what you driving style or the amount of high speed express way driving you need to do. Very few travel more than 100 miles per day and even if you do seeing an additional 40-50 range left will substantially reduce range anxiety - even if the additional range is not ever used.
2. A durable leather looking interior. This is necessary if this is to be considered a family car transporting children and their sports equipment. You must have an easy to clean interior for spills.
3. Priced under $30,000. Over this price will turn off the average buyer. It will be years before they understand the cost advantages of no maintenance.
Also, the Fast Charger needs to be standard equipment as this is definitely needed to reduce range anxiety. Knowing that you can full charge in 30 minutes away from home will become more and more important as time goes by.