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It’s because the sweet spot of EVs is replacing Toyota Corollas but cheaper (like BYD), not trying to replace the thing you haul your boat or trailer with (f-150 lightning).

BYD like cars at BYD like prices are the future of EVs. And yes, that will wreck the us auto makers

> that will wreck the us auto makers

Not just the auto makers. Many of the suppliers in the ecosystem will lose out because EVs require so many thousands of fewer parts. Mechanics also won't have nearly as much work on low maintenance EVs.

You are typing that like mechanics would be constantly rebuilding engines and transmissions, while most of their main job are bumpers from minor crashes and cracked windshields.

I've seen a steady number of cyber trucks in my area, but I can't say I've seen a single Lightning. It seems like there's some appetite for the cost range, but is it purely just Ford isn't cool enough?

I'm also starring to see Cybertrucks (one or two a day). Lots more Rivians, lots of Tesla Model Xs, electric Hummers now starting to popup now and then. I've seen Lightnings but I probably see Xs and Rivians more. Seems in that price range customers want something else.

I find the Lightning way cooler than the Cybertruck. But apparently it's just me.

And IRL I prefer small EVs. Cheap, reliable silent, smooth drive.

Another unaffordable EV lost money? I’m shocked.

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