Escape wrote:Not bothering to do something positive and potentially future-necessary because results wouldn't be seen for some time is a weak argument. Especially when EVs will remain out of reach for many people for just as long, reinforcing our haves/have-nots market through wealth and geography.
It's not happening because there's less profit in it, and that's where governments should intervene. The leftwing govs we don't have.
jdanielp wrote:Hydrogen should certainly still be developed.
Bob wrote:I've got this in stock now available for immediate delivery. Mates Rates.
Bob wrote:I've got this in stock now available for immediate delivery. Mates Rates.
Minnesänger wrote:They will not remain out of reach of the general populace if, and it’s a big if, they’re properly supported and there’s government policies in place to drive adoption.
That minimum price, equivalent to £10,630, positions the Spring alongside a mid-range, conventionally fuelled Sandero in terms of cost.
The French government currently offers a grant to buyers of sub-€45,000 EVs amounting to 27% of the cost of purchase, including tax, and a further €2500 if the EV is bought in exchange for an older ICE car to be scrapped.
Escape wrote:So £5,638 if I scrapped mine. It's an uninspiring motor, but that's where the UK needs to be, alongside grants for street chargers.
Unlikely wrote:Minnesänger wrote:It’s also lovely.
In what way??
Minnesänger wrote:Rural coverage is also possible. Norway has proved it. China is proving it. If the UK can’t get a decent network going in 5 years with multiple affordable subsidised options below 8K in that time, it won’t be because the tech isn’t there.
n0face wrote:25k UK start price. I would go and buy one now at 7k.
Minnesänger wrote:n0face wrote:25k UK start price. I would go and buy one now at 7k.
25k start price is the Ora Good Cat rather than the Black Cat (R1), no? Same manufacturer but different cars. Don’t think the R1 is even out in the UK - the main international market for that car is India.
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