Amazing battery range, customizable interiors and sleek software—our columnist fell in love with a Xiaomi SU7 Max after driving it for a few weeks

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    6 days ago

    All I want is an EV without a built-in screen or SIM card.
    One I can drive off the lot without consenting to an EULA or Terms of Service.

    Edit: Holy shit, found one: Dacia Spring Essential

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      I want a screen for my music and navigation.

      I don’t want a screen for the A/C, lights, gear shifting, or other bullshit that car manufacturers are adding.

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        The Dacia Sandero models before 2020 had a built in head unit…

        …with the exception of the Access model, which featured “pre-wiring for an entertainment system”.

        I suppose they had to go to some lengths to reach their sub-£7k price point in 2016.

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      Backup cameras are mandatory in a lot of markets, which means you’ll probably end up with at least a small screen in whatever you find.

      It’s a little bit of work, but you can also remove the SIM card if the car is otherwise acceptable to you.

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      Even if you get that, there’s no telling what they’ll do when you take it on for service.

      The other option is the Slate truck.

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          The factory is almost finished and they’re setting up the assembly bots right now. They already have 10,000+ reservations and the factory is on track to open this year.

          What are you talking about?

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            Last i looked, they were just saying the tariffs fucked their goal of 20k starting price and launch date. It’s one of the things I’m looking forward to.