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Yes, but they've already done this. The Hummer, Silverado, and Sierra are all built on the same platform.
They really don't, they can sell them direct, just like all the other EV OEMs.
Again, no they don't. The infrastructure is already there, just like it is in your home. They just need to install a few EVSEs.
I think you’ve missed the point. To be clear, this is all essential investments they need to be making, but it’s cost.
A new dedicated platform that cost a lot to develop, which is to be amortized across a limited number of vehicles whereas the existing gas models have been using small incremental improvements over the course of decades, bringing the cost per vehicle to a very low level.
They have billions of dollars tied up in their distribution network and there are existing legal agreements with dealers - they can’t just tear them up. They cannot arbitrarily sell directly to customers. Additionally, there is considerable value - albeit unrealized - in having the dealer network.
They arguably need DC fast charging infrastructure for servicing and delivery, as well as demonstration for the EV averse. For example, some services need the battery to be at a certain levels, and they can’t reasonably hand a vehicle to a customer with 25% charge. Many dealers already have fuel tanks on site for delivery and service purposes similar to this.
I think you've missed the point.
As I just said in the comment you just replied to, it's already developed.
They absolutely can. Just like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, etc.
No they don't. Just like they don't need to own gas stations.