How Crazy Prices and Yearslong Wait Times Could Doom the Electric-Car Experiment

Not so long ago, you’d go to a car dealership to buy a new car and the salesperson would twist, jostle, and push just to make a sale. “Sit inside.” “Nice, right?” “Leather seats. Touchscreen.” “What’s it gonna take to get you in this car today?” Then, with a wink: “Let me talk to my manager about getting you a good price.” Now, owing to chip shortages, supply-chain issues, rising inflation, staggering gas prices, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and insatiable consumer demand, the roles of car seller and buyer have flipped. At dealerships today, the consumer is often… Read Full Article