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Impressive price considering the 27.5% tariff.

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[–] Titan1@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

If onlyit had a more practical interior with buttons and driver's display

[–] Fridgeratr@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Fuck Tesla for making an iPad glued to the dashboard the standard and only controls. I hate it so much.

[–] Ghostalmedia@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

I guess the one small upside to Volvo’s platform is that it is Android Automotive, and unlike Telsa, it has a voice assistant that isn’t trash. So at least you can reliably yell at the thing to turn the heater up.

[–] Bonje@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Actually really like what I see of the EX30 but not seeing anything about the us tax credits for it. The dual motor runs up the price to 45k ish, but would be a steal for 40k.

[–] schizoidman@lemmy.ml 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

There is no tax credit as the car is made in China. The fact it is still so "cheap" even with a 27.5% import tax is impressive.

[–] NIB@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

It will be made in Belgium after 2025, at least the european ones.

[–] GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Incredibly impressive even, we need more of this. Looking at some reviews, the biggest things anyone has to harp on is the all touchscreen interface for everything(understandably), and that the performance version just feels like it's got too much power for how it handles.

All in all, that's a pretty good endorsement for the average driver if youre ok with all touch controls.

[–] SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

that the performance version just feels like it's got too much power for how it handles.

That sounds so fun! Now you made me want to buy the car. Gosh dang it.

[–] Plopp@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

But, um, wouldn't you want a car that can handle the power it has?

[–] SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip 1 points 10 months ago

As someone who is a car enthusiast, I like fun cars the best. Having an overwhelming amount of power can teach you how to control the car when traction is lost. Ever wondered why people buy hellcats?

[–] blackfire@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago

Geely are buying quite a big chunk of the EV market