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It really is compelling and maybe it's because in the US we're not getting much in the budget EV segment but I'm really hoping the Aptera goes through without a hitch.
We're just not getting any of the chinese EVs. Many of them are only so cheap because of how much their government is subsidizing them so they can build market share.
~~The car only has 75 miles of range which just won't fly at all in the US. Anything sub 200 is considered unusable here.~~ nvm thats the phev model. That's not bad for a phev. but 260 miles of range and 15k has to be heavily subsidized. And I doubt Americans would be willing to buy a Chinese car.
There was a lot of talk about how nobody would buy chinese cars in Australia too... they are everywhere.
People can get a chinese diesel dual cab 4x4 pickup for $37k Australian, the CHEAPEST Ford Raptor starts at $87k.
The raptor is the top end performance version of the ranger. Some quick googling says an Australian ranger starts around $37k as well.
For a single cab, manual, 2wd base model with an alloy tray...
60k for the cheapest diesel dual cab auto Ranger, Hiluxes are similarly priced.