WHY THE EUROPEANS BLEW IT WITH ELECTRIC CARS - ASK AUTOLINE #11

EV Channels Review

John McElroy critiques European luxury automakers for their styling choices on electric vehicles, arguing that the continued use of prominent, unnecessary radiator grilles makes their designs look dated and uninspired. He contrasts these with early electric car designs from startups like Lucid and Faraday Future, and the Porsche Taycan, which he believes were conceived from the ground up for electric powertrains and feature more forward-thinking aesthetics. McElroy praises BMW's iX concept for its distinctiveness, despite reservations about its kidney grille. He contends that this reliance on traditional styling cues is a "lazy styling" approach that will quickly become obsolete as the EV market matures. The review highlights a perceived lack of innovation in design, suggesting European brands are failing to embrace the unique opportunities presented by electric vehicle architecture.