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Apple to Charge Under $100,000 for Apple Car, Launch Planned for 2026
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That's kind of misleading as there are far more ICE choices (which spreads sales over many more different makes/models) than EV choices. Automakers are definitely moving more and more towards EVs but the vast majority of new vehicle sales right now are still ICE.
I really do not believe that electric cars will be useful for long range driving with their limited charge and range. if we build new power plants to generate the power for charging and replace and expand the electrical grid and rethink using nuclear for power generation, I would still not use an electric car. the time it takes to recharge makes long distance travel impractical. in the really cold climate of the northern states and Canada along with the flooding and storms of the southern and coastal states, they really are not practical at all. at 100K starting price you have eliminated over 90% of the population so this is a niche product that will cost billions to attempt to make it practical to a small extent. (someone had to say this)
I agree. In fact, I am having trouble believing any of the hype. Any time a company steps this far outside of their realm of competence, it is usually a disaster. Corporate history is full of examples of successful companies that see the need to 'expand' beyond their core products, and usually (read "almost always") totally destroy then abandon their expensive purchase or merger. (Note: not talking about Google - that is a given with them). Apple has as much rational need to make a car as a submarine.
Nuclear power is not cost effective. The reactors are too expensive to build relative to the amount of energy they produce. Building out the grid = renewables. And you'll also have improved hydrogen fuel cell technology in the future.
Long distance, impractical, definitely. If for anything else but not enough chargers, but you're right about the grid. A hybrid works better for long distance.
Commute, exceedingly practical, especially if you live in an area with cheap electricity.
I don't think that's a conspiracy theory. Other automotive companies didn't have much reason to invest in electric at the time. They were doing fine with what they were offering. So they sat back and watched how it worked out.
Happens all the time in countless industries. You can bet other companies watch how tech companies new product categories perform before making the investment themselves. Heck, Apple has done that countless times and still does. Let someone else front the money to test if there's really a market there before putting their own money into such development.
You talk about believe, some of us talk from experience. This summer holiday we've done 4K Km across 9 countries in our EV. No problems at all. What matters in such case more than the charge/range of the vehicle is the unit of measure that is Poronkusema.
Another word for that; codswallop. By the time you've dealt with poronkusema it's already fully charged.
Its a typical theoretical argument put up by people who claim they drive regularly 1000 miles per day whilst towing a 3.5 tonne boat through snow and hills; non-stop.
Funny that as some of the greatest adoption rates are in Norway, Sweden and Finland. The climate is clearly not the problem, so what is so different there? Is it perhaps lack of government investment and people willingness?
Nearly all new technologies and innovation commences at the top end of the market, but actually nowadays $100K really isn't the top end of the market. It truly isn't that special or unique segment.
When did Apple ever announce a price much less a car? Stop being disappointed for something that isn't real....
MagSafe would be perfect for those people who forget things.
Like those who don't return the nozzle before leaving the station.
glad no pics of corny prototypes have surfaced yet. Mixed blessings. Keep it under wraps until 2026
and dont let an aapl car engineer accidentaly leave it a bar parking lot
and dont let an aapl car engineer accidentaly leave it a bar parking lot
Like many of you has already said: that amount of money is crazy.
But, as I always say: there's people for anything, especially with cash.
A vehicle with a MASSIVE Apple logo on the front, on the back, and only a 'revolutionary' curve design without major new features will sell anyway - like the original iPhone.
Advertising on wheels.
But, as I always say: there's people for anything, especially with cash.
A vehicle with a MASSIVE Apple logo on the front, on the back, and only a 'revolutionary' curve design without major new features will sell anyway - like the original iPhone.
Advertising on wheels.
Is your 'statement' based on your general opinion, or your how you're interpreting the details in this rumour post?
Like Apple, a computer company, when went for the Music market, 20 years ago.
Or Apple, a music company (that also was selling computers at that time as a secondary business), when went for the phone market, 15 years ago.
Steve Jobs says he finally cracked the code when it came to the TV...Oh good, I can use this to bring home one of those Apple-branded all-in-one TV sets (with built-in screen) that Gurman for years insisted were right around the corner
'a price point under $100,000 to make the car appeal to a wider range of customers' - are you kidding me? There are customers on the fence for 20K difference on a 100K plus car?? Pfff I should stop being poor I guess...
And the code was to make it without a display, and that it could connect to any TV.
Add another zero to the chamois and I think you'll be spot on with pricing.
For $100,000 I can take public transport every day for 100+ years.
Don’t need to pay for upgrades on top.
Don’t need to pay for years insurance on top.
Don’t need to pay for repairs on top.
Don’t need to worry about traffic accidents.
Can sit on many seats.
Meet lots of interesting strangers.
Bump into friends.
Don’t need to pay for upgrades on top.
Don’t need to pay for years insurance on top.
Don’t need to pay for repairs on top.
Don’t need to worry about traffic accidents.
Can sit on many seats.
Meet lots of interesting strangers.
Bump into friends.