It’s backed by Bezos. Wouldn’t even consider it for that reason alone.
The design is bad. The front trunk is a bad use of space, and the Japanese figured this out decades ago with the Kei truck. If you want to see real utility, look at this design.
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Crazy how so many people have been begging for bare bones, affordable electric vehicles.
Then when one comes on the scene they do nothing but complain. Can’t please anybody these days it seems.
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I find this minimalism strangely appealing. Unfortunately, I do not live on a farm. I hope this thing is useful to those who do, though.
I hate that Bezos backed them
I am excited, this is what my husband and I have been waiting for - a regular vehicle with no bells and whistles just to raise the price
Fun fact, this isn’t $20K but that’s what it takes to get people, to share the article. The actual arrival says that it’s $20K after government rebates in the US. So it’s actually expensive without tax dollars.
I wonder how much petrol/diesel would cost if the government didn’t subsidise it. And if they were actually held liable for oil spills.
And if they were held liable for the damage they’ve done to the environment and climate, and people’s health.
More to the point, you can’t rely on the US government to continue rebates for EVs unless the manufacturer is owned by Musk.
I’m at least glad it’s not yet another bigger truck. I just want a vehicle to get from A to B that can actually fit things in the bed
Yup! And hopefully starts a new thing that other makers get behind!
(after federal incentives)
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That’s 25-27k for a new electric truck, that’s not bad.
BRUH
Damn, an electric truck I might actually want. It’s a shame it’s made in America
My exact thought! I wish a Canadian startup did exactly that, I’d buy one immediately
Eddison? They aren’t making a truck but hybrid kits to re fit into existing platforms. Using cummins 4 cylinder diesels. Plus they got topsy to hit the market soon.
Interesting thank you! Not yet the tiny no bells no whistles electric pickup I’m hoping for, but it’s nice to see Canadian alternatives for things i didn’t know we did!
no touchscreen
Sounds like a dream. Or public transport. It doesn’t have touchscreen either.
Lost me at “American”.
This will never come to market. Perhaps in a different timeline, but not this one.
Agree. Elon… Err Doge will change regulatory rules until they run out of money.
Here is where Bezos makes sense. He is also evil, but he’s actually smart, and can take on Elon. The last thing Elon needs right now is Bezos head on.
Why not?
The past is prologue. If this startup was happening in any other country I would give it a chance. But it has zero chance of success here because of… checks notes… greed, corruption, weaponization of venture capital, weaponization of regulatory state and many many more.
I mean, those are all real problems, but you can say that about any company or product…
I will either happily admit that I am wrong, or happily plunk down some cash for one of these in 2027.
Weaponisation of venture capital?
Believe it or not, some people will spend money to gain a position of power to run a company into the ground. If you cant just buy it and kill it, you make sure someone gets near the levers of power to run it into the ground.
Definitely interested…
Please make a 4x4 model I will definitely buy one.
Make it 10k-12k and it would be a yes if parts and repair ability were guaranteed for 10 years.
