I wonder how aggressively the Chinese manufacturers will take advantage of the Direct Sales model for selling cars that has been opened up for over the years?

Seems like they can bypass the dealership model entirely and start selling direct to consumers once they are ready to flood the US markets.

Not sure proponents had this scenario in mind. “We want direct to consumer sales of our cars, but not their cars.” Time will tell.

A New 24 kWh pack from the Nissan parts department is still around $10,000. Just the part. No markup or I stall labor.

Even the cheapest aftermarket, assembled 40 kWh Leaf battery that is US based is still a minimum of $13,000 installed.

I haven’t priced a 62 kWh Nissan pack at the dealership yet, but my guess is it is closer to $19,000?

If I can walk into the Chevy parts department and buy a 64 kWh pack for only $12,400 I’d be (happily) surprised. Because that doesn’t sound near what my shop was previously quoted. Maybe I’ll have to check tomorrow and report back.