Obviously we don't need a GM -- Car Play / Android Auto support is a must
No standard automotive features based on the Cloud. I'm not talking about things like syncing media with the cloud and that sort of thing. That is OK. I'm thinking about normal features we expect a normal vehicle to have that in turn are made to rely on the cloud. We don't need an Ocean situation here. (Ocean meaning Fisker)
No standard automotive features by subscription. If the HW is on the vehicle, it is functional out the door. The customer's vehicle is not a storage facility for manufacturer options. Obviously, I'm talking about things like heated seats, not full capacity unlocked batteries (pay $5000 more to get an extra 100 miles range that is already there just restricted), etc. Things like data subscriptions are fine.
The above stuff is on my pet peeve list.
I'm quite excited for the Terra EREV version. I don't currently have a truck though have had two RAM 2500 / Cummins in the past (2000 Sport crew cab and 2006 Mega cab). But I used them mostly as around town cars and minor truck use. My current vehicle is a 2016 Audi A3 PHEV hatchback (Technically A3 e-tron Sportback) and I'll be looking to replace it when the Scout is available. For me, my truck needs are small enough that I don't have to have a truck, but an EV based truck makes a lot of sense for me because it can be used around town as a "car" but also can haul stuff as needed. Unlike a big truck with big gas guzzler engine, the EV truck doesn't matter if I am going a mile or 100 miles. It's the perfect fusion vehicle for someone who just needs a car but sometimes wants a truck. Having just built my own home (both as contractor and doing a good amount of work though most main was contracted out) having a truck for the Home Depot or local supply yard run would have been a lot better than my Audi (though the Audi with roof rack got the job done -- major work was contacted out and they delivered their own materials.)
Had my reservation soon after they opened up.
No standard automotive features based on the Cloud. I'm not talking about things like syncing media with the cloud and that sort of thing. That is OK. I'm thinking about normal features we expect a normal vehicle to have that in turn are made to rely on the cloud. We don't need an Ocean situation here. (Ocean meaning Fisker)
No standard automotive features by subscription. If the HW is on the vehicle, it is functional out the door. The customer's vehicle is not a storage facility for manufacturer options. Obviously, I'm talking about things like heated seats, not full capacity unlocked batteries (pay $5000 more to get an extra 100 miles range that is already there just restricted), etc. Things like data subscriptions are fine.
The above stuff is on my pet peeve list.
I'm quite excited for the Terra EREV version. I don't currently have a truck though have had two RAM 2500 / Cummins in the past (2000 Sport crew cab and 2006 Mega cab). But I used them mostly as around town cars and minor truck use. My current vehicle is a 2016 Audi A3 PHEV hatchback (Technically A3 e-tron Sportback) and I'll be looking to replace it when the Scout is available. For me, my truck needs are small enough that I don't have to have a truck, but an EV based truck makes a lot of sense for me because it can be used around town as a "car" but also can haul stuff as needed. Unlike a big truck with big gas guzzler engine, the EV truck doesn't matter if I am going a mile or 100 miles. It's the perfect fusion vehicle for someone who just needs a car but sometimes wants a truck. Having just built my own home (both as contractor and doing a good amount of work though most main was contracted out) having a truck for the Home Depot or local supply yard run would have been a lot better than my Audi (though the Audi with roof rack got the job done -- major work was contacted out and they delivered their own materials.)
Had my reservation soon after they opened up.
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