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>>none of the new electric car offers that

Eh? I literally got a brand new electric VW e-Up last week, it's exactly that. It even still has analog dials, and VW provides a mount for your phone instead of an "infotainment" system. The height of sophistication is DAB radio and heated front window and seats.

I highly recommend it, it's a hoot - and with 150 miles range and rapid charging capability it's more than enough for all my needs.

That's the dashboard in it, it's as "bare minimum" as it gets: https://media.drivingelectric.com/image/private/s--7PGbPUr6-...



Not in the US I don't think. Even manufacturers that have been generally anti-touchscreen (read: mazda) went and stuffed in touchscreen HVAC controls because "people expect that in electric cars" or something.


The problem isn't only the dashboard, it is the pervasive surveillance. This car is better than most but I've read here before that it still had some flaws. Can't find the post at the moment however.


Find the radio, remove the aerial/sim card, done.


Ok as a band-aid, but doesn't create any market pressure to provide an alternative.


That's because "being tracked" has many benefits for the user and very few downsides.


That's a nice car. The range is a bit limited, but I could see myself buying it. Thanks for this info!


Nice. I’d buy one immediately if they were available in the US.




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