• burble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    7 months ago

    An electric GTI or Civic Type R would be sick. Crazy performance, but still a lot smaller and more lightweight than other stuff on the market, so charging could be faster and the price could be less insane.

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      7 months ago

      Electric GTI-s exist, it’s called a GTE.

      I don’t know how they perform, though.

      Edit: I’m stupid, GTEs are PHEVs. Well, TIL.

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      7 months ago

      EV GTI is exactly what I’m waiting for. VW claims 2026 so first US availability is probably 2027. My current GTI is in good shape so shouldn’t be a problem to hold out 3 more years.

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      7 months ago

      That’s what I get from the description of the Rivian 3x. However it’s several years away plus they didn’t announce a target price point

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      7 months ago

      One reason is that for a “little car you can toss around”, the battery weight is a bit of a challenge. So starting with larger form factors makes sense where: -They are more popular anyway -The weight difference isn’t as noticable

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        7 months ago

        Comparing a few weights:

        • GTI: 3100 lbs
        • Bolt EV: 3500 lbs
        • Model 3: 3800 lbs
        • id3: 3900 lbs

        That same weight isn’t doable, but it seems like they can get close.