The E-series Build.

[WilliamH]

I wonder if they might be prepping us for their final cost-saving measure: "Some Assembly Required"

What you get when you buy an Elio is a rolling frame and a crate full of pieces, then you put it all together at home.

Probably better than what you will get with the first affordable Battery Powered Vehicle.
"SARBNI"
Some Assembly Required - Batteries Not Included
Like the toys you bought in stores.
And then had to buy the batterys separately.

 

[NSTG8R]

I wonder if they might be prepping us for their final cost-saving measure: "Some Assembly Required"

What you get when you buy an Elio is a rolling frame and a crate full of pieces, then you put it all together at home.

If they dropped the price to 3.5k shipped, I'd be more than happy to do a DIY build!

 

[Frim]

If they dropped the price to 3.5k shipped, I'd be more than happy to do a DIY build!

Now there is a money making project for Coss. A DIY assist shop.

 

[Jeff Porter]

"Did anyone notice that Linamar just built an aluminum casting facility in the south east US? So Elio needs a supplier of 1-200,000 engine castings a year and GF Linamar needs work for a nice new plant. Seems like a really good move on both of their parts. http://foundrymag.com/meltpour/gf-linamar-linked-automotive-diecasting-venture "

Great find Jambe. I read the article, looks like the plant will open in 2017. Still, a good move for OUR needs. The article is dated 10 months ago, so hopefully they are ahead of sheh-jool.

 

[Rob Croson]

Of course, the rental company would charge your credit card for the full price of the car

Just make sure you spend the extra $30 for the extra insurance.

 

[Coss]

Now there is a money making project for Coss. A DIY assist shop.

If you ever get to work with me, you'll rethink that idea

 

[Frim]

If you ever get to work with me, you'll rethink that idea

I thought the idea had merit. Some DIYs would need assistance. I found that to be true of the people who bought kit airplanes.

 

[floydv]

I wonder if they might be prepping us for their final cost-saving measure: "Some Assembly Required"

What you get when you buy an Elio is a rolling frame and a crate full of pieces, then you put it all together at home.

So this would be Elio Motors partnering with Papa Murphy's to deliver a half-baked vehicle, just add the toppings of your choice and cook in an underpowered oven?

 

[ehwatt]

Momentum blog carried this pic of an e-series frame a-building. Doesn't this look a heck of a lot beefier than P5? Some of that effect is because it's stampings, not tubing, and I know that the black coating contributes to that effect, but just the same:

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Is that a subwoofer opening, right behind the doggy-door below the rear window?

 

[Car Goob]

Is that a subwoofer opening, right behind the doggy-door below the rear window?

If you're referring to the round opening, I'm pretty sure that is for the fuel filler.