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[–] makyo@lemmy.world 29 points 6 days ago (29 children)

I obviously don't understand the economics of it and I realize that China will always have the upper hand on price but is there a reason every western EV has to be $40,000+? Like surely it's possible to build a barebones model for less than 30k right - especially if I don't need or even want touch screens or fancy interior materials or heated seats or anything.

[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 19 points 6 days ago (2 children)

If I specifically don’t want touch screens, what then?

[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 7 points 6 days ago

Legally, cars sold in the US have to have a backup cam, so there has to be a screen, so it might as well be a touch screen.

I agree this is dumb and that's why I drive an old car with nothing but bluetooth

[–] makyo@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

Me too! What is the cost/benefit FOR ME? I understand what it is for the manufacturers but it's a UX nightmare, especially when you're trying to drive too.

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