My opinion Appears to cater to their respective markets. Americans want range and power. Europeans seem less power focused. Range is more flexible option in Europe. Texas is the size of France. Galveston to Lubbock is like driving from Toulouse to Lille. I've heard many from Europe say. I want go drive to Texas from NYC and spend the night in Chicago. maybe im exaggerating a bit. 259 mile range is tight, but I'd say the american EV buyer wants to see 300 mile range even for a "city car"
I would add that in Europe the Zoe was the only affordable EV with relatively high range. This was true up to and including mid 2020. But now the competition is much stronger. The ID.3, although a little bit more expensive, will take the first place. As it is a real car that you can really drive for long distances as opposed to the Zoe that has the range but lacks in comfort and interior space. In the US although more expensive the Model 3 was and I believe is still a better proposition for early adopters.
My opinion
Appears to cater to their respective markets. Americans want range and power. Europeans seem less power focused. Range is more flexible option in Europe.
Texas is the size of France. Galveston to Lubbock is like driving from Toulouse to Lille. I've heard many from Europe say. I want go drive to Texas from NYC and spend the night in Chicago. maybe im exaggerating a bit. 259 mile range is tight, but I'd say the american EV buyer wants to see 300 mile range even for a "city car"
I would add that in Europe the Zoe was the only affordable EV with relatively high range. This was true up to and including mid 2020. But now the competition is much stronger. The ID.3, although a little bit more expensive, will take the first place. As it is a real car that you can really drive for long distances as opposed to the Zoe that has the range but lacks in comfort and interior space. In the US although more expensive the Model 3 was and I believe is still a better proposition for early adopters.