[prmoustache]

You can convert an old car to EV. There are comoanies speciliazing in this, mostly to convert classics that needed a ton of maintenance.

Expensive yes but might be worth it if you value your privacy.

[geor9e]

How is a complete rebuild of a car your go-to solution to an easily accessible cellular modem powered through the fuse box

[prmoustache]

Is it the case? Or is the fuse shared for something else that happens to be useful/important for the operation of the vehicle?

I'd be surprised if there was a dedicated fuse for only a modem really, especially in an EV or hybrid.

[AngryData]

I agree it shouldn't be necessary, but its not like replacing a motor and drivetrain on a vehicle is some super rare thing either, and often still far cheaper than buying a brand new car.

[bdangubic]

me thinks anyone with a cell phone in this year of our Lord 2024 should not say they worry about privacy in any context. instead of converting old car to EV I’d start by converting a rotary phone to a portable one :)

[whimsicalism]

only worth it if you really value the environment, your privacy, but not your life