{"id":560275,"date":"2023-03-07T00:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T21:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-you-cant-buy-a-convertible-ev-yet-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-03-07T00:39:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T21:39:00","slug":"why-you-cant-buy-a-convertible-ev-yet-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-cant-buy-a-convertible-ev-yet-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why You Can\u2019t Buy a Convertible EV Yet \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf1769838c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bf1769838c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-cant-buy-a-convertible-ev-yet-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_You_Cant_Buy_a_Convertible_EV_Yet_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why You Can\u2019t Buy a Convertible EV Yet \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-cant-buy-a-convertible-ev-yet-review-geek\/#The_Problem_With_Convertible_EVs\" >The Problem With Convertible EVs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-cant-buy-a-convertible-ev-yet-review-geek\/#Can_I_Buy_a_Convertible_EV\" >Can I Buy a Convertible EV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-cant-buy-a-convertible-ev-yet-review-geek\/#Convertible_EVs_Coming_Soon\" >Convertible EVs Coming Soon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_You_Cant_Buy_a_Convertible_EV_Yet_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why You Can\u2019t Buy a Convertible EV Yet \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-header-area\">\n<p class=\"subheadingtext\">For those looking to enjoy the wind in their hair. <\/p>\n<p><!-- .entry-meta -->\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-147551\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/03\/43d463f6.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"2023 Tesla Roadster Convertible\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/roadster\">Tesla<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With a decline in consumer interest in convertible cars and the extra weight and safety risks of EV battery packs, you can&#8217;t buy a convertible EV. At least not yet.<\/p>\n<p>There are countless great options if you\u2019re looking to buy a new EV. Buyers can choose from electric cars, trucks, SUVs, and even high-end electric supercars are on the way. However, you won\u2019t find a convertible EV, and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">Sure, you can get an expensive $110,000 GMC Hummer EV or a Jeep Wrangler 4Xe hybrid with removable roof panels or a soft top, but that\u2019s not a true convertible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text\">Imagine enjoying the fresh air, sun rays, and the wind in your hair on a warm summer day without the noise of a gas-powered vehicle. Sounds nice, right? So, why aren\u2019t manufacturers offering convertible EVs? For one, it\u2019s likely a safety issue. Plus, convertibles aren\u2019t as popular as you think.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Problem_With_Convertible_EVs\"><\/span>The Problem With Convertible EVs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-147555\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/03\/40abff3a.jpg\" alt=\"Polestar 6 concept coming in 2026\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Polestar<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s likely one big reason why electric convertibles aren\u2019t available yet, and that\u2019s weight. Electric cars are far <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/116061\/are-electric-trucks-heavier-and-more-dangerous-than-traditional-pickups\/\">heavier than traditional vehicles, with massive lithium-ion battery packs underneath the car. That\u2019s a considerable safety risk during an accident or rollover.<\/p>\n<p>Those battery packs are typically located under the floor, giving EVs a better (and lower) center of gravity, not to mention extra cabin space for comfort and leg room.<\/p>\n<p>And while a lower center of gravity can help prevent a rollover, accidents h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en. In that unfortunate event, the heavy lithium-ion battery poses a huge risk to occupants. All the additional weight could easily crush the windshield a-pillars or, more importantly, the flimsy soft top roof of a convertible, thus crushing or injuring passengers.<\/p>\n<p>Even a convertible with a motorized hardtop will have several breakpoints or weak links, which could potentially cause harm. And while, yes, many convertibles have reinforced metal rollbars around the headrest, all that extra weight is still a concern.<\/p>\n<p>The weight of an EV is likely just one of many reasons we\u2019re not seeing convertible options yet. Another is popularity. According to a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2022\/09\/24\/convertible-sales-fall-in-us-amid-popularity-of-evs-suvs.html\">report by <em>CNBC<\/em><\/a> in late 2022, convertible sales are steadily declining and now make up less than 1% of all U.S. vehicle sales.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are consumers not interested in convertibles these days, but most manufacturers have turned attention to off-road capable vehicles, SUVs, compact CUVs (crossover utility vehicles), or rapidly expanding into electric. Convertible cars aren\u2019t a priority, and the interest isn\u2019t there.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Buy_a_Convertible_EV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Can I Buy a Convertible EV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-147552\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a3a47abe.jpg\" alt=\"Hummer EV open-air roof\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gmc.com\/electric\/hummer-ev\/gallery\">GMC<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As of early 2023, there are no readily available commercial electric convertible cars. I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll get there relatively soon, but not yet.<\/p>\n<p>However, buyers have several options for \u201copen-air\u201d EVs, but again, that\u2019s a little different than a convertible. Tesla\u2019s 2nd Gen Roaster is reportedly coming sometime this year, and it\u2019ll have a removable hardtop, and it\u2019s not the only one.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see above, manufacturers have adjusted some vehicles\u2019 overall designs to offer a near-convertible experience. Even the language on the GMC Hummer EV website explains it as an open-air convertible-like experience.<\/p>\n<p>A few hybrid vehicles that are closer to a traditional convertible are available or coming soon, but they aren\u2019t sports cars. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid has a far smaller battery, so weight isn\u2019t as much of a concern, and it\u2019s available with a removable soft top. That said, Jeep uses a durable metal cage with fully functional rollbars, which would protect passengers in the event of a rollover, whether on or off the road.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll even be able to get the Hummer SUV EV in the coming weeks now that production is underway, and it has the same removable glass roof panels. Again, this likely isn\u2019t the full convertible experience you\u2019re after, but it\u2019s close.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convertible_EVs_Coming_Soon\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Convertible EVs Coming Soon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-147565\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dcf31609.jpg\" alt=\"Mini Cooper SE Convertible EV charging.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/global\/article\/detail\/T0408541EN\/zero-emission-open-air-driving-fun:-the-first-all-electric-mini-cooper-se-convertible\">Mini<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the downward trend over the last decade, if not longer, don\u2019t expect many options if you go looking to buy a convertible electric vehicle in the next few years. That said, it\u2019s not all bad news, and several convertible EVs are coming.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, the all-electric <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/global\/article\/detail\/T0408541EN\/zero-emission-open-air-driving-fun:-the-first-all-electric-mini-cooper-se-convertible\">Mini Cooper SE Convertible<\/a> made its formal debut last month, with availability in Europe this Spring and likely others to follow. The Volkswagen ID.3 should arrive with an optional convertible model at some point, not to mention the\u00a0Fisker Ocean and Jeep Recon, and that\u2019s just a few that come to mind.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, I\u2019m assuming at some point in the next 18 months, after most manufacturers have released several electric vehicles, they\u2019ll start to look for differentiating factors, like offering a convertible. The Chevy Corvette E-Ray should have the option, and we\u2019ve <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a42040389\/mazda-mx-5-miata-electric\/\">seen teasers<\/a> for a Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, the concept Miata had Lamborghini-style doors and wasn\u2019t convertible, but eventually, the company will likely make one.<\/p>\n<p>The Polestar 6 (formerly the Polestar O2 concept) is a hardtop convertible EV coming in 2026. BMW is planning a real\u00a0i4 Cabriolet convertible for a release in 2027, and later down the road, look for convertible EVs from Maserati, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and others.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Remember that\u00a0removable roof panels might give you the enjoyment of a convertible, but if it doesn\u2019t have a soft top that quickly folds away or a retractable hardtop, I don\u2019t know if I\u2019d call that a convertible. For now, it\u2019s the next best thing.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a classic convertible car to cruise the coastline or enjoy a weekend trip through the canyon that runs on electricity, you\u2019re out of luck, at least for now.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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