Unfortunately, being stuck in the USA means I cannot access the interesting Chinese EV models coming out. If I have a great distaste for all things Elon, what is there left that is even worth considering? Kona?

    • @twistypencilOP
      link
      13 days ago

      Nice, I’ve been wondering how it compares to the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Honda Prologue, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5,

    • @QuincyPeck
      link
      44 days ago

      Seconding this. I have a 2022 EV6 and it’s been a fantastic car.

  • @[email protected]
    link
    fedilink
    English
    84 days ago

    Mach-e, kia, ioniq 5, Chevy bolt, some of the luxury brands as well. It really depends on what you’re looking for. What do you want?

  • Cyrus Draegur
    link
    fedilink
    English
    64 days ago

    i’m interested too, specifically in ones that have actual physical knobs, dials, and buttons for climate control and media interface. these fucking touch screens are a goddamn disaster. i need to be able to navigate the controls without actually looking at them, by FEELING them without necessarily activating them at every stray touch, for fucks sake.

    • @jqubed
      link
      24 days ago

      Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs have a decent amount of physical controls for climate and at least volume IIRC.

  • @zib
    link
    English
    44 days ago

    A friend of mine got a Polestar 2 and she’s been absolutely loving it. I’m considering one myself at some point.

    • @twistypencilOP
      link
      23 days ago

      Just reading up on it now… Found this: Polestar 2’s current production and parts sourcing, it is ineligible for Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives if you purchase it, but it’s still eligible if leased.

  • Glifted
    link
    3
    edit-2
    4 days ago

    I know it’s not an BEV but I just purchased a Prius Prime and it’s a really good fit for my personal situation.

    I work in vehicle testing as well and have gotten to drive some things. Lucids are fun if you can afford them. They’re a little janky but that’s pretty typical for startups. There’s also the BEV3 platform vehicles (BlazerEV/Lyric/Prologue/ZDX). I don’t personally have experience with those vehicles but I have heard good things from colleagues who had.

      • Glifted
        link
        3
        edit-2
        4 days ago

        I’m aware but I got the impression OP was asking about BEVs only, hence the disclaimer

        I’ve clarified my language a little