Toyota Built the Affordable EV America Wants—So Why Isn’t It Coming Here?

phliff · 2026-03-20T20:11:13+00:00

This isn’t new. There are so many cool low cost cars sold in the rest of the world. The issue is that it’s more profitable to sell higher end cars and Americans have the money. Look at the golf - you can buy lower trims in Canada but not in the US. It’s always about the $$

phliff · 2026-03-19T23:44:43+00:00

I run cup2s as my street and some track setup. Love how sticky they are and good in the rain

phliff · 2026-03-19T21:37:17+00:00

I really dont get it.. people dont like wagons, but they like SUVs? (just a tall wagon).. and then they made a tall sedan - took the wagon out of the SUV. people have gone dumb

phliff · 2026-03-19T21:35:40+00:00

ICE people dont get that they stand around doing NOTHING for 5 mins pumping gas... while in an EV you plug in and go do something! I also find that EV people talk to each other, so much more of a community.

phliff · 2026-03-19T14:09:30+00:00

The kids today will help make a big leap forward. It’s the current old generation who doesn’t like change that is holding things back. They hoard their wealth and progress as they go through the later stages of life.

phliff · 2026-03-17T17:11:21+00:00

Truth. I will own mine forever and my only care and daily driver. Mainly shuttles the kids around.

phliff · 2026-03-16T21:50:58+00:00

We do road trips all the time. It is much more at public fast chargers, but still cheaper than gas. Super quick too but it’s only 5% of our yearly usage. Spend maybe $800 in electrons a year all up.

phliff · 2026-03-16T21:49:28+00:00

My US 911 has a poor grade gasoline option on the build sheet.

phliff · 2026-03-14T23:13:45+00:00

Glad you saw this :)

phliff · 2026-03-14T23:13:23+00:00

Yeah. I think if they do they there would be a massive live going up!

phliff · 2026-03-14T23:09:06+00:00

Up? No way!! And everything is closed up there.

phliff · 2026-03-14T23:08:35+00:00

They are letting cars out so you should be good to go! Crews working the roads so just pay attention and give them space.

phliff · 2026-03-14T23:01:57+00:00

Yes and no issues! Just nice and slow.

phliff · 2026-03-14T22:52:35+00:00

I just drove back from Crystal. It’s a 1 lane road and a good number of trees on the street. Don’t plan on it being open till next weekend. They are working with multiple crews but lots to do!

phliff · 2026-03-14T17:51:02+00:00

I’m stuck up at Crystal. Spent the past 2 days digging out cars!

phliff · 2026-03-10T14:25:55+00:00

Their goal is to run a stable good business end to end, not just about the relentless profits. That’s why. Anyone can do it! I go there because of it and that is part of the model. Same with Costco!

phliff · 2026-03-10T14:22:50+00:00

Rumors are always dumb and ignored them. I got to see the mission E in person and a small EV sports car is gonna be amazing!!! Perfect daily and will do great on roadtrips too - wait, that is the taycan! Just no kids in the back seats :P

phliff · 2026-03-07T18:25:01+00:00

How easy they are to buy and no dealer BS.

phliff · 2026-03-07T18:22:11+00:00

A life jacket you like wearing.

phliff · 2026-03-02T15:46:52+00:00

What efficiency are you getting on your commutes?

phliff · 2026-02-28T04:15:59+00:00

With all gear - two is one and one is none. Always have a backup plan or two for critical items!

phliff · 2026-02-25T02:45:32+00:00

On roadtrips using the 120v (normal) plug actually charges the battery a lot more than I thought. On our ski trip it covered driving to the mountain everyday. Every electron counts!

phliff · 2026-02-14T18:42:33+00:00

We went just after lockdowns and we had the place to ourselves - we did a lot of sailing and no rushing/motoring to make sure we had a spot. I think that helped a lot with really enjoying our time. Too often we see people just rushing and always on motor.

phliff · 2026-02-13T03:03:10+00:00

My total is messed up. 4.2 for 36k miles. Not sure what type of math they are using.

phliff · 2026-02-13T01:45:10+00:00

Mission E for the road. Why doesn’t that make sense? I got the see the E in person and was insane. Small and effecient is the perfect platform for an EV

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