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An electric GTI or Civic Type R would be sick. Crazy performance, but still a lot smaller and more lightweight than other stuff on the market, so charging could be faster and the price could be less insane.
Electric GTI-s exist, it's called a GTE.
I don't know how they perform, though.
Edit: I'm stupid, GTEs are PHEVs. Well, TIL.
EV GTI is exactly what I'm waiting for. VW claims 2026 so first US availability is probably 2027. My current GTI is in good shape so shouldn't be a problem to hold out 3 more years.
One reason is that for a "little car you can toss around", the battery weight is a bit of a challenge. So starting with larger form factors makes sense where: -They are more popular anyway -The weight difference isn't as noticable
Comparing a few weights:
That same weight isn't doable, but it seems like they can get close.
That’s what I get from the description of the Rivian 3x. However it’s several years away plus they didn’t announce a target price point