• Donjuanme@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    My wife was thinking between the Rivian s3 and the Fisker as our next vehicle.

    This makes me sad to hear.

    • PriorityMotif@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Rivian has been doing layoffs at their BloNo plant recently. I’m not sure if it’s just like everyone else in the tech sector or if demand is down.

      • ShepherdPie@midwest.social
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        2 months ago

        Demand is down because these vehicles are pushing $100k and interest rates on car loans are 7-8%. They did recently announce some new, cheaper models in the near future so it may turn around for them.

        • GrundlButter@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          2 months ago

          You’re right. One interesting option right now is the mustang Mach E, dealers are dropping prices and Ford is giving 0% for 72mo. I just bought a California route 1 for 46k at 0%, and I wasn’t planning on electrifying at current prices until that came up.