Yes, these are stupid decision from customer point of view.
But, remember, these decisions are forced on manufacturers by stupid government.
You know, those EPA people coming with impossible car rules like CAFE.
It is to “save the Earth” and “save you money”.
Government knows best what is the best for you.
Once they came out with the slant six that was the beginning of the end.
“But, remember, these decisions are forced on manufacturers by stupid government.”
But they are not mandated yet. And because of the current trend to reject EVs we already know, and THEY already know that this is going to fail. And they also know that the government will bail them out if they fail.