For many
Louisiana residents, the choice of vehicle matters, whether you're an Uber
driver, a long-distance commuter, or a parent of four. For those looking for
something that is practical, environmentally friendly, and affordable, there
are not many options—if you opt for environmental and go electric, you might
have to sacrifice cost-effectiveness. But that is about to change. In late
2020, Chinese automaker Kandi will be releasing a sub-$15,000 electric vehicle
(though you may have to make a bit of a hike to buy one).
As it
stands right now, the only place that you can buy the car is in Texas, but the price
and the fact that it runs on an electric drivetrain make this a compelling
option. For the environmentalist that cannot afford a Model 3, let alone any of
their larger cars, this might sound ideal. The auto company intends to launch
two models: the K27 and the K23.
The first
of the two, the K27, is looking like a smart car competitor. The second, the
K23, is more of a family caravan, but both are relatively inexpensive, even
when compared to their gas-using counterparts. Though technically retailed at
above the supposed price point, tax credits in the U.S. will pull the price of
the subcompact to $12,999.
The
downside to this low price point, however, are the cars' maximum speeds of 60
mph and 70 mph for the K23 and K27, respectively. Additionally, their battery
ranges are also similarly paltry: The K23 runs just 100 miles, while the K27
runs a moderately improved 188 miles.
If you're
still sold on these cars, then you'll additionally need to travel to the
Dallas-Fort Worth area, which is the only area currently selling the car.
Hopefully, sales of these vehicles will help improve pricing of all electric
cars through the economy of scale and market pressure.