Featured GM pulls back even more from EV's

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by John321, Jul 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM.

Page 2 of 2
  1. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2005
    21,499
    9,022
    54
    Location:
    Montana & Nashville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2018 Chevy Volt
    Model:
    Premium
    Ford & GM pulling back on electric cars ay this time almost seems odd. Looking at where most drivers in the USA are, San Diego County as well as orange and LA counties, gas prices there being today at $5.50-$5.60 a gallon? Thinking how much faster that premium for electric gets paid down?

    .
     
    #21 hill, Jul 24, 2026 at 7:03 PM
    John321 likes this.
  2. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2006
    23,728
    12,816
    0
    Location:
    eastern Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    This isn't news. They announced backing off the EV only by 2030 plans over two years ago.


    It is curious. Who are these posters you keep referencing?
     
    #22 Trollbait, Jul 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
  3. John321

    John321 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2018
    1,513
    1,436
    0
    Location:
    Kentucky
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I agree.. from a personal standpoint this is where a PHEV really shines and makes sense - I would assume the same for an EV.

    ..maybe it is a reaction to the removal of the artificial stimulation + regulations +EV evangelist forcing EV's down people's throat.

    ..if EV's continue to evolve and become more and more price competitive maybe people will see their advantages and make financial strategic moves to incorporate them in their lives - much like cars eventually replaced horses... this gradual natural progression would also allow the infrastructure needed to support this change to gradually evolve to support the changing preference for electric cars.

    ...our decision to buy a PHEV was based on financial metrics and the viability to choose either gas or electric as the energy source for transportation...

    ..as you stated $5 to $6 a gallon gas makes its own logical financial recommendation to investigate electric transportation ...provided electric rates are not following the same financial trajectory....

    ...no artificial incentives or government mandated regulations needed...
     
    #23 John321, Jul 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 2