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Good question. A follow-up: What's the best low(er)-digitalization EV (ideally BEV, but alternatively PHEV)? Something with more tactile/analog UI and a minimum of "entertainment" accessories?

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PHEV means "Plug-in-hybrid Electric Vehicle" if anyone else was similarly confused.

I'm not sure what your use case is but I think the Electra Meccanica Solo could be a good option if you don't need to carry passengers or much stuff. It does have a back-up camera, digital instruments, and keyless entry but no driver assist features.

I'm intrigued by this because I think it would be pretty fun to drive a single seat car on the road, but maybe thats just me.

https://www.electrameccanica.com/solo/

Volkswagen e-Up(or its equivalent Skoda Citigo/Seat Mii) - it's a full EV that still has a fully analog dash, minimal radio and instead of "infotainment" provides a holder for your phone. That's as minimum as it gets.

Volkswagen e-UP/Skoda Citigo

Basically the same cars, analog dashboard with knobs, just simple radio w/bluetooth and optional phone connection

https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/8-vw-e-u...

https://villanyautosok.hu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11...

Another option would be the base model VW e-Golf, has traditional gauges but does have a bit more infotainment things. A lot of the controls still remain separate from the touchscreen, climate control for example does not require touchscreen.

The problem with VW's lower market EVs will be the range though, not even half the range of a model 3. The ID.4/3 has better range but they ruin it IMO with screens for everything.

My 2017 Chevy Bolt still has some knobs and dials for things. There's also a big touchscreen with a bunch of A/C system controls on it, which is annoying. They're also persistent in that space on the screen, which makes me wonder why even bother having it be on the screen...

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