MAX RANGE
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I like the idea but that now adds $15K to the price which then puts the launch edition out of reach of the majority who want a basic, lower cost vehicle. That idea creates a real quandary. I’ll be curious what others think as I don’t think it’s a bad idea but I know I don’t need more than a low 300 range and would hate to have to pay all that additional money on top a a launch edition vehicle that will likely already carry a heavier price tag
Simple… offer three options in the launch…standard (200 mile), long (300 mile) & max (400 mile).
Would agree but @Jamie@ScoutMotors has implied the launch model will be a “starter” model to kick off production in a simplified manner. If they can do it that would be great. It really is a matter of what battery tech they end up going with. Also hope the base range is more than 200
-but I get what you’re sayingI vote for minimum 300 mile range in the entry level. 450 upgraded with extra battery filling engine bay and 600 with a smallish genset under the hood. Fellow German company Magna Steyr is working on this for other companies
It’d be nice if the “launch edition” was actually the ability to cherry pick your options to create a one-of-a-kind configuration. I realize that goes against the common wisdom of minimizing variables at startup, but it would provide an excellent perk for those of us who have been the earliest supporters and “advisors”. For example, I’d like a utility interior combined with all the road trip and good ride options they might have (big battery, active suspension, acoustic glass).
A lot depends on of course pricing but also styling/design. It needs to look the part of an offroader if it is going to be one. If it looks too pretty it will look breakable
I completely agree. I was just referencing a comment @Jamie@ScoutMotors had made about simply dying first run. I’d love to have some flexibility as well
200 miles is a risky low range. I am sure your bean counters will look at the vehicles sold with this advertised range in the US. 300 miles at least gives you the expectation of a realistic 200 mile range. 450 might give you 350 - which is honestly a good point with today's batteries.
For everyone clamoring for ridiculous 400-450 mile ranges, how much do you expect to pay? More miles = lots more $$$. Looking at a couple of similar, currently available vehicles, here's what you get:
F-150 Lightning
240 mi - contractor version - $63K to start
320 mi - 3 trims with starting prices from $68k-$85k
Rivian R1S (starting prices)
270 mi - $75k
315 mi - $78k
352 mi - $84k
400 mi - $94k
I do agree that 200 is not enough if electric only. I think 300 mi is sufficient and will still cost plenty. If a generator is an option (pretty please with sugar on top), 200-250 is plenty.
F-150 Lightning
240 mi - contractor version - $63K to start
320 mi - 3 trims with starting prices from $68k-$85k
Rivian R1S (starting prices)
270 mi - $75k
315 mi - $78k
352 mi - $84k
400 mi - $94k
I do agree that 200 is not enough if electric only. I think 300 mi is sufficient and will still cost plenty. If a generator is an option (pretty please with sugar on top), 200-250 is plenty.
I agree but having base battery setup have a 3 in the front of range would help ease a lot of minds. Like selling homes or products ending in .99. Even if range is 310 sounds/feels better than 290. Will be curious to see where Sm thinks basic range should be
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