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New compact SUVs now create less pollution, on average, than sedans, thanks to the rapid rise of small electric SUVs. (wapo.st)
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The picture would of course look very different if manufacturers had chosen to make smaller inexpensive electric sedans.

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[–] ptz@dubvee.org 32 points 1 week ago (3 children)

So, it stands to reason an EV sedan would create even less pollution than an EV SUV, right? Where's my EV sedan? lol

[–] seang96@spgrn.com 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Gotta wait until EVs are no longer... "Premium"

[–] Petter1@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago

There are som in the 20’000 range

[–] yessikg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There are few in the USA, more in other regions of the world

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Mind sharing? lol. I'm looking to upgrade my hybrid in the near future, and hoping to go EV.

Requirements are basically:

  • Not a Tesla (don't want to pad Musk's wallet + quality issues)
  • Not a smartphone on wheels (I want buttons lol)
  • Affordable ($40K at the most)
[–] yessikg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The Hyundai Ionic 6, the new model if you like buttons.

Polestar 2, but it doesn't have many buttons.

A used BMW or Mercedes, they are too expensive new but you may be able to find a used one in your budget.

The Nissan Leaf, technically not a sedan but it's very efficient.

The Volkswagen ID.7, no price announced yet but it might be too expensive

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 4 points 1 week ago

Prob the Ionic 6 is the only one that really stands out to me (not a fan of luxury brands). Thanks, will check that one out.

[–] silence7@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yes. But they're afraid they won't make as much money if they sell those.

[–] meowMix2525@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

They know they won't make as much, because they can't inflate the price tag as much as they do with trucks.