kevinb61 said:
Also, I didn't realize (I never priced it) that the REX option is $4k. Wow. That's a lot for a scooter motor (saw that somewhere else on this forum, may or may not be correct) and 2 gal gas tank.
(Disclaimer: That is just MY opinion.....your mileage :roll: may vary!)
There's a lot of logic and support that go with the REx, so it's not just simply the motor. FOr example, the fuel system is pressurized (maybe no fuel pump?) and even the logic to be able to open the fuel filler has to be fairly fancy with likely sensors to relieve the pressure before you can do that. THen, you have to have a new fender panel with the extra door, a different rear panel to allow for the exhaust and muffler, and some additional electronic module(s?) to make it all work, not counting the manual switch (does the NA version even have one?). But, it is what it is...if you (think) you need it, it's 'cheap'. If you really need it, it's priceless (but maybe a different car might be better!). For all of that, you get a more complex vehicle, more regular maintenance required, less EV efficiency and range because of the extra weight, a slower acceleration, and likely greater depreciation. If you can avoid it, it will save you some money, if you can't, then bite the bullet, but don't complain about the (occasional) compromises you may have - the benefits may outweigh the minuses, it all just depends.