Just reserved a Volvo EX30 for the wife

[Fmc]

This looks like a very compelling competitor to Fisker Ocean. I really wanted an Ocean. However their wheel choices are not appealing and for 70k, there are better choices out there.
As a former owner of a 1998 in-line 6 Cherokee, Jeep is missing out on not electrifying the Cherokee.

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[DaveA]

This looks like a very compelling competitor to Fisker Ocean. I really wanted an Ocean. However their wheel choices are not appealing and for 70k, there are better choices out there.
As a former owner of a 1998 in-line 6 Cherokee, Jeep is missing out on not electrifying the Cherokee.

The Ocean Sport trim is $37,500...probably won't start shipping till early 2024.

 

[Fmc]

The Ocean Sport trim is $37,500...probably won't start shipping till early 2024.

Had to upgrade to $55000 to get light colored interior. Wish Henrik, the best but appears to have missed the window to attract buyers. The Pear may fill a void. It will be curious to see the appetite for a 25k vehicle.

 

[DaveA]

Had to upgrade to $55000 to get light colored interior. Wish Henrik, the best but appears to have missed the window to attract buyers. The Pear may fill a void. It will be curious to see the appetite for a 25k vehicle.

Not sure how it missed a window of any sort, but to each his own.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

Thanks for your feedback, it is good to hear a completely positive experience. Most people here joined before they got their vehicles so they didn’t join just to complain and the number of people as well as the wait times at SCs do indicate quite widespread issues but glad yours was good.

Many vehicles and manufacturers are experiencing extremely long wait times. It has much to do with the economy, parts availability and technician shortages. Turns out when you spend 20 years telling kids that you're a dumbass for going into the trades and if you want to be successful you need to go to college you are going to end up with a shortage of skilled tradespeople. Who knew.

 

[Joel]

China or not, all first gen vehicles are going to have issues.. just like our Rivians do

My R1T has more issues than my first gen Polestar 2 does. Especially with general fit and finish. But I still love the R1T, just in different ways. Also, keep in mind that Geely builds the Link & Co 001, Volvo XC40, and Polestar 2 models in the same plant on the same line. The plant is ran by both Volvo and Geely.

 

[mabowden]

My R1T has more issues than my first gen Polestar 2 does. Especially with general fit and finish. But I still love the R1T, just in different ways. Also, keep in mind that Geely builds the Link & Co 001, Volvo XC40, and Polestar 2 models in the same plant on the same line. The plant is ran by both Volvo and Geely.

This is the main reason I reserved it. I've been very impressed by the quality of the polestar 2. I can always refund the reservation if I change my mind.

 

[SASSquatch]

My first year made in China Polestar 2 has had far fewer issues than my R1T.

That’s fair.

but…has your Rivian ever done this?

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/07/t... recently,Chengdu of China's Sichuan province.

 

[Guy]

That’s fair.

but…has your Rivian ever done this?

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/07/the-battery-pack-of-this-chinese-ev-fell-out-in-the-middle-of-the-road/#:~:text=A pedestrian in China recently,Chengdu of China's Sichuan province.

I am sure it hasn’t but to be fair neither has a Polestar or Volvo.

 

[Dark-Fx]

That’s fair.

but…has your Rivian ever done this?

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/07/the-battery-pack-of-this-chinese-ev-fell-out-in-the-middle-of-the-road/#:~:text=A pedestrian in China recently,Chengdu of China's Sichuan province.

None of my EVs were designed with the ability to swap battery packs in mind, so no.

 

[Wefty]

We reserved one too. The small size and cost are the reasons we are interested.

 

[MidnightRivian]

R2 with NACS plug and $7,500 tax credit is the sweet spot.

 

[mabowden]

R2 with NACS plug and $7,500 tax credit is the sweet spot.

R2 is too far out for us. Very likely will be selling the EX30 for an R2 down the line, but for now it will fill the need and get us our household out of gas, which is a good thing we both commute 70+ miles daily.

 

[SASSquatch]

None of my EVs were designed with the ability to swap battery packs in mind, so no.

I'm not sure you are going to win the argument on reliability of chinese built EVs. I personally wouldn't want any first generation EV from any manufacturer having lived that nightmare.

Chinese built ones, especially, are not known to be reliable.

https://energy5.com/pros-and-cons-of-buying-a-chinese-electric-car

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