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Electric cars will be cheaper to make than gas vehicles but with much higher repair and insurance costs
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You might want to take a look at Aptera. If we're lucky they'll sell their first cars in 1-5 years
Why do you think Aptera will be better on this issue? I was very disappointed by the decision not to paint their vehicles. It’s hard to see how that won’t lead to a substandard product.
It looks very modular, with company claiming a right to repair philosophy.
The painting seems to be aiming for a lower emissions vehicle, cheaper costs. Given that the body is not metal replacing panels should be easier if they get damaged.
Not to mention battery size doesn't need to be as large, so replacing it should be viable.
I'm hopeful but still got see how everything shakes out.
Even if they turn out to be what they are, they will just get acquired at the end of their cycle of enshittification. If this shit is not regulated, the market weeds out consumer friendly options.