Obrist, the Austrian firm that put gas and methanol range extenders in Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prototypes, is bankrupt with about $37 million in debt.
Now, I’m not saying that it’s a dumber idea than putting rocket thrusters on a car…
Right, I feel like the only person who would buy this is someone who has never had an EV, wants one, but is also scared of range anxiety. This person would also have to be willing to spend a huge amount of money on an unreliable, poorly built car. I don’t think that person exists.
Anyone who has owned an EV will tell you how much range is not a big deal. The only time I think about it is when I’m planning a road trip, but I don’t think most people are doing that often.
It was a dumb idea because range anxiety was a complete fabrication of the auto media. IRL, Tesla owners didn’t need more range. No demand = no money.
Right, I feel like the only person who would buy this is someone who has never had an EV, wants one, but is also scared of range anxiety. This person would also have to be willing to spend a huge amount of money on an unreliable, poorly built car. I don’t think that person exists.
Anyone who has owned an EV will tell you how much range is not a big deal. The only time I think about it is when I’m planning a road trip, but I don’t think most people are doing that often.