• wowwoweowza@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    When they were first introduced, they we optional and choosing them cost extra. Over the years they were integrated into all models and everyone had to suddenly pay extra. Zero choice.

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      17 hours ago

      To be fair, that’s exactly how economies of scale and market demand works. Given the preferences of most customers, it probably costs more to make it manual than electric today.

      • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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        6 hours ago

        Slate EV defaulted to manual windows and locks, so it is cheaper. But consumers demanded electric windows.