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Much heavier is stretching things. An VW ID3 is about 200kg heavier than the identical sized petrol Golf.

A lot of EVs will be lighter than plenty of bigger petrol or diesel SUVs.

Most EVs will still be SUVs or crossovers, sadly. Even moreso than with current ICE vehicles.

In the US, I’d blame the IRA’s tax incentive structure which incentivizes the vehicles that GM (and Ford) find most profitable.

Regardless of regulation, the same market shift has occurred in Europe. As someone who prefers low and light vehicles I can lament this, but we can only blame ourselves. Wagon and sedan sales have plumetted. Even the king of affordable cars, the hatchback is suffering, with mainstays such as the Fiesta and Focus being discontinued.

Could you point to the specs you’re using please? I’m seeing 1800 for the ID.3 and around 1160 for the most recent petrol Golf.

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