General EV Discussion

[dkazzed]

Interesting poll our local news outlet did. Asked "would you consider an EV for your next vehicle?" About 11,000 people responded and I was quite surprised at the results. Less than 14% said they'd consider an EV. Kelowna/Okanagan is quite well suited for EV's too.

Castanet tends to lean conservative as well.

[Blueprint]

Spotted two Polestar 3's in 5 minutes yesterday, and a 3rd one a bit later. These things are off to a great start - in QC at least.

[Blueprint]

Lightning EV truck officially dead. Next Lightning will be a Hybrid with 700 mile range.

https://www.gminsidenews.com/threads/breaking-next-generation-ford-f-150-ev-will-become-extended-range-hybrid-ev-w-700-mile-range.310715/?post_id=7440211&nested_view=1#post-7440211

Cancelling that and the Escape are two very weird moves, with regard to our market. Escape was their No2 volume seller in Canada, with Ford touting "record hybrid sales" for 2025. Unless Bronco Sport gets a price drop and the hybrid + PHEV drivetrains, tough months ahead for Ford stores in QC.