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I think 100 kWh batteries and dual-motors should become standard in all EVs within the next 10 years. The second motor should be of huge benefit in snow for onl

by mtgx 9y ago

I think 100 kWh batteries and dual-motors should become standard in all EVs within the next 10 years. The second motor should be of huge benefit in snow for only like a $1,000 more (10 years from now). Four motors will probably offer diminishing returns for "passenger cars", but sure I could see them become standard in higher-end cars, mainly because of that cool factor as well as the performance/acceleration one. For buses, trucks, semis, tractors, and whatnot, four or more motors will likely be a requirement.

r00fus 9y ago
Why do you think 100kWh batteries will become standard within 10 years? Most cars could do fine with 200mi which would really require about 50-60kWh max - assuming a standard sedan and not a sports car. Tesla is really on the vanguard here. I wouldn't expect the highest-end Tesla configuration to be standard until at least 10 years later unless China or other countries (current US administration/congress will definitely not) really push the ball forward from a regulation/support standpoint.