I think there might be a reasonable market for a Stella-like vehicle,
except without the solar panels. Blasphemous, I know :)
But, imagine a family sized car that goes 400 miles per charge for
practically no cost. Yes, it needs A/C, heat, good music system, cup
holders. Those will obviously reduce the range somewhat. But the biggest
factor will be the full safety system. Side air bags, door
reinforcement, crumple zone. Maybe the Stella already accommodates
these, I don't know.
With a relatively small battery and basic interior finishes, could the
retail price be around $15K? If so, it could be really tempting to a
whole new market sector. And, a more expensive model could be sold with
solar panels for those who want to have infinite range.
Peri
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From: "EVDL Administrator via EV" <ev@lists.evdl.org>
To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" <ev@lists.evdl.org>
Cc: "EVDL Administrator" <evp...@drmm.net>
Sent: 10-Dec-18 9:17:11 AM
Subject: Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Musk walked-back on PV roof> its stupid
On 10 Dec 2018 at 9:22, Willie via EV wrote:
they will be a niche market and very unlikely to expand beyond the
niche category.
A niche of a niche, because even today EVs themselves are still a niche
item, and IMO will only become a true mass market product with
continued
strong promotion from activist governments. Keep your fingers crossed
for
educated, forward-looking voters and legislators in Asia and Europe!
Pushing even further into that niche corner with onboard solar EVs
(OBSEVs,
if you like) may indeed waste valuable resources that we could be
spending
to further promote EVs and stationary, offboard solar charging.
That said ...........
It's no secret here that I have my own personal concerns with Tesla's
cars.
But think about it. We're all at a place where I can say "I want a
commercial EV, but I don't want to buy a Tesla." We have EV CHOICE!
Twenty
years ago, who would have expected it?
For that, we can give a great deal of credit to Musk and Tesla for
showing
drivers AND GOVERNMENTS what was possible with EVs. Good thing he
didn't
listen to the EV-naysayers 15 years ago, and give up commercializing
the
original Roadster.
I'm skeptical that Stella and other similar OBSEV efforts are going to
pay
off in the mass (or even niche) market any time soon, if ever. I guess
that
makes me an OBSEV naysayer today. So, Stella team, don't listen to me
and
the other cynics! Go for it. You won't know if you're the next Tesla
unless you try.
David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
EVDL Administrator
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