General EV Conversation
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Knoxville, TN
What does this mean? Bob and I both love LS430s and feel absolutely 1000000% identical about them, so we actually have something in common. He has two of them, one low mileage example ready to go when the other one gets too many miles.
I have said repeatedly I don't hate EVs. I've been on here talking praising them actually, lol, Teslas in particular.
I have also said if I had just FU money I'd absolutely have the fastest CyberT, or a Plaid Model S.
I have said repeatedly I don't hate EVs. I've been on here talking praising them actually, lol, Teslas in particular.
I have also said if I had just FU money I'd absolutely have the fastest CyberT, or a Plaid Model S.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Alberta
Contrary to some that insist Toyota has cancelled their EV plans they haven't, the LF-ZC EV has been delayed and production expectations have been lowered but still significant.
The LF-ZC EV, intended as a technological leap for Toyota’s luxury brand, Lexus. Revealed as a concept vehicle last year, it is expected to arrive with a futuristic design and a range of up to 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). Even with such a high range, the automaker is aiming for the LF-ZC EV to be able to be fully charged within 20 minutes. Borrowing a page from Tesla’s playbook, Toyota will use gigacast manufacturing techniques to build the EV.
While Toyota hasn’t officially confirmed any changes to the production schedule, a report from Japan’s NHK says delaying production to 2027 will give Toyota time to develop these features, ensuring the vehicle can live up to expectations.
Initially, Toyota planned to produce 1.5 million EVs by 2026, with a goal of 500,000 sales of advanced next-generation models by 2030. However, Toyota has since adjusted its 2026 EV production target downward to 1 million units.
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While Toyota hasn’t officially confirmed any changes to the production schedule, a report from Japan’s NHK says delaying production to 2027 will give Toyota time to develop these features, ensuring the vehicle can live up to expectations.
Initially, Toyota planned to produce 1.5 million EVs by 2026, with a goal of 500,000 sales of advanced next-generation models by 2030. However, Toyota has since adjusted its 2026 EV production target downward to 1 million units.
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Any other brands still do not have RCTA?
EV ftw!!!
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Lake Ontario
I wonder which specific models/years will get it (obviously anything they've made since 2020 will get it as they have enough hardware - cameras and radar sensors).
I hope mine gets it even though it's older than 2020.
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From: US
I absolutely could make that trade off, but at the end of the day I didnt like the EV option as much as the gas option as a car so I didnt do it. If I really wanted the 7 series as a car more than the S Class, I would have done it. Had there been an EV S Class that was identical to the gas one I would have done it.
I can’t get there on one charge. Would still have to stop and charge and there are still only 3 places to do that along the whole trip, and they all are about halfway. Too stressful.
Lexus Champion
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From: California
As a daily commuter, they are fully ready for primetime for most people, it just boils down to individual choices...to EV or not to EV
Lexus Champion
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From: California
To be totally honest, I don't really care about what a car can do on the track, but what it can do for me in my daily life. Being a red light bully is only a side benefit 😂
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IE in Europe, diesels owned the market for 3 decades... yet their market share was 55% at best. Plus worldwide, their market share was 9%.
So without legislation, there will be choices always.
Norway is moving to 100% BEV because taxes are much higher on other cars... thats the only way you can get to 100% in anything - legislation.
EV ftw!!!
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From: Lake Ontario
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From: SC
EV ftw!!!
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Lake Ontario
Because I don't have a Plaid I check to see what car is beside me. 90% of the time I can smoke most cars unless there's another faster Tesla beside me or some very expensive fast ICE car with AWD. And I'm in my 60's....
A couple of days ago there was a Hyundai Ionic 5 N behind me. I didn't bother flooring the throttle as it's a 3.1 second car vs. my 4 s slow poke 75D. 😄
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i dont think they will be solution for everyone for a long time.
IE in Europe, diesels owned the market for 3 decades... yet their market share was 55% at best. Plus worldwide, their market share was 9%.
So without legislation, there will be choices always.
Norway is moving to 100% BEV because taxes are much higher on other cars... thats the only way you can get to 100% in anything - legislation.
IE in Europe, diesels owned the market for 3 decades... yet their market share was 55% at best. Plus worldwide, their market share was 9%.
So without legislation, there will be choices always.
Norway is moving to 100% BEV because taxes are much higher on other cars... thats the only way you can get to 100% in anything - legislation.