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Rivian CEO issues strong statement about people who purchase gas-powered cars: ‘Sort of like building a horse barn in 1910’::"I don't think I would have believed it."

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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I buy what my meager wage allows me to afford...

Make an EV that competes on price with a Corolla and I'll be there.

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 year ago

Yeah, big words from rivian. Trucks that cost more than a luxury SUV.

[–] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Even then. My Corolla cost under $15k brand new off the lot. It’s not the base model either. The base model for the 23 Corolla is almost $22k. Car prices are insane.

[–] PraiseTheSoup@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The only new car still sold in the US for under $20k is the Mitsubishi Mirage, and even that model will likely be phased out in the next few years. I also wouldn't recommend buying one, as, speaking from experience, it tends to roll over in a slight breeze.

[–] CADmonkey@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Weird, I've had one for years and it hasn't flipped over once.

20k is way too much for one, but I bought mine new for 14k. It's an economy car, not a Mercedes, not a sports car. And they're 100% better if you get one with a manual transmission.