Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says too many carmakers are copying Tesla - eviltoast
  • bobs_monkey@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    Rivian is also firmly planted in the luxury segment, with prices to match their clientele. We need manufacturer(s) to make EVs for us common folk in a price range we can actually afford.

    • Carrick1973@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      Any new automobile manufacturer has to do that initially in order to make enough money to get the manufacturing and supply chain developed enough to create a car for the masses. They start with a lower volume and higher priced car to get the excitement for the product. Once they have that, they are able to start assembling a larger volume at a lower price.