I'm not buying it. A current Model S, which is super streamlined and thus super impractical (in terms of trunk space, it has just 25 cu ft of trunk space) as co

I'm not buying it. A current Model S, which is super streamlined and thus super impractical (in terms of trunk space, it has just 25 cu ft of trunk space) as compared to the most popular gas/diesel cars in the US and Europe - large SUVs and large station wagons, respectively (having 50+ cu ft of trunk space) - is hauling around 1200 lbs of batteries. If you imagine an all-electric Ford Explorer (an example popular SUV) with 400-600 miles of range, you're looking at ~3000 lbs of batteries. Add that to a 1500 lbs cargo capacity and 4000 lbs of curb weight without engine, the gross weight of the car is 8500 lbs. That's a Class 2b Heavy Duty vehicle, just for a medium size SUV.