[wpm]

I'd also go for "less computer". Just because it's an EV doesn't mean I don't want what is basically a bog standard Corolla. Physical switches. Not 5 massive touchscreens that all suck. Cloth seats. No mega futuristic design. Just a damn car.

[IneffablePigeon]

Because batteries are still expensive, this is a tough sell for most of the market. You would be removing lots of things that most buyers associate with more luxury cars, but not actually saving much of the cost and therefore not reducing the price that much.

I think (hope) this niche will start to make a comeback as the underlying tech continues to get cheaper. You are starting to see glimmers of it in the low low end with some micromobility cars in Europe just providing phone holders instead of screens.

[cyanydeez]

Not true in China. The luxury angle is pure american consumer.

Theres some EV owner costs because of infrastructure, but the base cost is not as luxury. Its luxury because americans refused to see value.