ICE car sales are down too.

The reason…

High APR loans.

This isn’t an EV thing.

Home sales are rock bottom too.

The last year of any sitting US president usually results in a recession because of the uncertainty of who will be the next president.

So in 2025, you’ll see a boom and car sales (EV’s and ICE). Then in 2027, the cycle repeats.

Agree. I think they make negative news in hopes of making the competition stop so that suddenly, their EV’s have little competition.

The 2021-2023 ID4 RWD has a range of 275 miles on the 82kwh battery pack. The AWD has 255 miles.

The 2024 ID4 RWD has a range of 291 miles, AWD gets 263 miles.

The point is, right now, there appears to be an EV race where each manufacturer is trying to outdo the other, especially Tesla, so they are improving their EVs’ efficiency and also enhancements.

They already invented the solid state batteries, which are capable of giving 500 mile ranges with smaller battery packs then what we’re seeing now. In addition, the SSB’s charge from 20% to 80% in 15 minutes.

Toyota already claims it has a 745 mile range and 10 minute charging.

Just look at the following facts:

1. Tesla showcased the 2024 M3 with a new design and motor/battery performance.

2. The M3 and MY both look the same with regards to front and rear design. The only difference is that the MY is stretched vertically taller than the M3 to make it have its SUV look.
   Because of this, it will not be a surprise that the newer MY will look like the 2024 M3.

3. The EV6’s GT model gets 576HP, 0-60 in 3 seconds. The ID4’s AWD was 5.5 sec. for 0-60 and the 2024 ID4 AWD does 0-60 in 5.4 sec. The Chevy Blazer EV’s top model gets 557hp and does 0-60 in 4 sec.
   Speed was Tesla’s niche with how Elon would mention the MY doing 0-60 in 3.5 sec and now their competitors are either catching up or surpassing them. Hence, why you see Tesla dropping prices on the M3, MY, S, and X.

4. Range and charging times are what cause ICE owners to hesitate on buying an EV, so each manufacturer has been increasing their range and charging times.

Because of the competition to sell EV’s, Tesla has no other option but to introduce a new look to their 4 cars, of which, 1, the M3, has already been confirmed and on display.

I don’t smoke. I’m drinking grandpa’s old cough medicine.

Lucid’s top model has a range of 512 miles. Rivian’s top is 410 miles.

Highly agree. Their $12.99/mo subscription is totally worth the time saved.

I actually stopped visiting EA and have been using EVGo since September. Haven’t had to wait in line since.

And when I did get curious about EA, it was a waste of time because if there wasn’t a line, there’s a guarantee at least 25% of chargers are broken.

Yes, I am giving up free charging; however, better pay then waste 3 hours per EA visit like I used to.

The 2024 MY will have

1. 500 miles of range.
2. Solar panel roof option to do passive charging on sunny days to reduce range anxiety.
3. Enhanced software for efficient driving via map app; however, Waze works pretty good.
4. Enhanced cabin filter system like the ID4 that purifies the cabin air from outside pollution.
5. There’s of course, pictures circulating on the web of a new design that looks similar to the 2024 M3, which wouldn’t be a surprise.

Right now, Tesla’s site is trying to get rid of their 2023 with a $6,200 discount, so can’t confirm the MY’s looks until next year.

How to boost EV sales?

Offer 1% apr or 0%.

It takes 30 minutes to go from 20% to 80%.

Then 80% to 98% takes an additional 20 minutes.

If you want to save time and if it’s possible, it better to charge up to 80% and head to the next charger when you have 30% left. The 10% buffer is in case there’s a line or broken chargers.

The ID4’s Map app actually shows you an estimation of how much battery you’ll have left when you plan a trip.

Then for plan B, use the PlugShare App to find alternative chargers in case EA is full or broken.

I know in the SoCal area, there are many EVGo locations. Just try to avoid charging from 4PM - 9PM because that is their peak time and they charge the highest during those hours.

Fisker lost their biggest investor a few years because the ceo refused to step down, so my wife’s current coworker was told to spend the next 2 months to find a job. So he did and that was a few years ago.

I believe it’s illegal because when you buy something, it belongs to you, so you can do as you please.

Ford did this with their F150 lightning; however, that doesn’t mean it was legal.