It seems like my best bet is to retrofit an older petrol car. I’d spend a lot, probably even more than what a new car costs in cash, but I haven’t found a great ev swap plan yet, so hopefully in the future. I’ve saved a couple of totaled cars from the scrapyard so far.

I’d honestly probably spend upwards of $100k in cash on a privacy-first new EV with features I want, but apparently the car industry doesn’t want to make a product for me. (Not the slate truck)

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

My 2018 car has no privacy issues. Also, I DGAF about people knowing I drive to and from work. If you are really concerned about privacy, don't use the internet.

[–] Sineljora@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Also, car insurance premiums increase just from the lack of privacy.

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1144138_gm-sued-for-selling-info-of-16-million-drivers-to-insurance-companies

[–] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

My dream car is one of those UN spec Toyota Land Cruisers that can run on any dirt water that resembles diesel and can be repaired with a roll of duct tape, a large spanner and a hammer in the middle of a jungle.

https://www.offgridweb.com/transportation/toyota-gibraltar-the-secret-factory-that-builds-trucks-for-the-un/

They don’t meet any emissions requirements though so they’re fully illegal in any western countries 😅