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I would think not. Is a Tesla heavier than a comparable sized ICE vehicle?
by Fjolsvith 9y ago
I would think not. Is a Tesla heavier than a comparable sized ICE vehicle?
- Someone 9y agoA Tesla model S has 476 or 544kg of batteries, depending on battery capacity. A typical engine of a comparable car weighs ballpark that in pounds (http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.html; http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.html; links to better data welcome) You have to add the weight of petrol to that (let's say 80 liters or 60kg). That's partly compensated by the weight of the electrical engine (70 pounds = 30kg) that you have to add to the Tesla. => all else being equal, the Tesla will be heavier. However, 'All else being equal' currently is a bit debatable, I think. Tesla seems to have optimized further for weight than conventional manufacturers do.
- Fjolsvith 9y agoOkay, so I have a 1997 Cadillac Seville. It has a curb weight of 3848 lbs. [1] The new Tesla Model 3 (with long range battery) has a curb weight of 3,814 lbs. [2] Whats the big deal here? 1. http://www.whatiscurbweight.com/vehicle-weight/cadillac_curb_weight.htm http://www.whatiscurbweight.com/vehicle-weight/cadillac_curb... 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Model_3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Model_3