Comment by singingbard
13 days ago
I think the problem with this hypothetical is that technology was the main constraint back in 1900, not marketing.
Battery technology was significantly much worse. Lithium batteries were only discovered in the ‘70s.
Gas engines were far more polluting but way less complex in 1910.
Well, gas engines were never less complex. They were just more practical and convenient because they could go faster/further and be refueled easier.
Recall that my hypothetical is “modern EVs” not pre-lithium EVs.