), and after having a brief exchange in the comments, I was left thinking. My original response was simple and straightforward … yet the more I think about it, the more nuanced things seem to become. And everything is boiling down to one question: how do we exactly define what a “Model 2” should be?
These two countries have a lot of space, probably the most developed road network in the world, abysmal public transportation, and a fascination with large, SUV-like vehicles. I find a Model Y or a BYD Song to be very large vehicles, but in the US, these are merely “mid-sized.” First, and sadly the one I find less likely to: GM. It has already said it plans to re-launch the Bolt with Ultium tech. GM could make it a bit larger and fix the issues with charging and cargo space, and I’m certain it would be a hit … but will it be in production this year? Will it ramp production in 2025? I doubt so.
Ford , Rivian , and of course Tesla will eventually arrive here, but I expect that to be in 2026 at best, 2027 more likely. What this means is that while a more expensive vehicle may do the trick in the wealthier nations, a more affordable one is needed in the south and the east of the continent. With that in mind, what’s on the horizon here? If we exclude vehicles coming from China, only a couple candidates arise.Leader of the European EV market for years, Renault built a winner with its early Zoe, and it’s aiming for similar success with the upcoming Renault 5.