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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
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.
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.
That car is rebadged Chinese EV and certainly requires a SIM.
Lack of SIM card/telemetry is the holy grail for me. What happened to the stereo though?
It doesn't have one.
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.
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.
1% chance that thing will happen.
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?