I assume GP meant cars with internet connectivity features, not (real) self driving tech.

The assertion that 'I just hope "dumb" EV's become a thing soon' led me to a different assumption. The ultimate aspiration of a "smart" EV is self-driving, which incorporates Internet connectivity features (e.g. digital mapping, over the air updates, etc).

	▲	zdragnar 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		"Smart" in all other classes of purchases typically means IoT / Internet connected. The computerization of formerly mechanical features making it harder to DIY repair is a separate but also valid concern, though I'm not sure how it applies to EVs. Added: see https://x.com/IntCyberDigest/status/2011758140510142890 for exactly the kind of thing that nobody wants.