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Old 02-10-2020, 02:22 PM   #11 (permalink)
hayden55
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LG is a good company. Why did they pick losers for partners? I guess this was somehow a better opportunity than other automakers.
Honestly, I'd say the Bolt is not a loser. It already has 200+ mile range with LG chem batteries. I really wouldn't say the 50mi+ range Volt was either. But... once again hugely unprofitable. They lost a lot of money on these cars. The Bolt is a nice deal on the used market for under 20k now. Thats not a bad price. Still doesn't compete with the cost to own of the hybrid market but its getting there. I still say EV's won't be common place until about 2050 so we are in the Early stages.

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