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Tesla originally had a demo of this 'replace the pack under the car' method (called "Fast Pack Swap"; see: https://vimeo.com/68832891 https://vimeo.com/68832891
by geerlingguy 8y ago
Tesla originally had a demo of this 'replace the pack under the car' method (called "Fast Pack Swap"; see: https://vimeo.com/68832891 https://vimeo.com/68832891). But they seem to have backed off that idea, probably for a variety of logistical reasons.
I remember reading about an underground battery swap system in a 1980's electronics encyclopedia too, but it seems the barriers are too great for the size batteries needed for a good long-range EV.
- zamalek 8y agoWow. I was convinced it was a foolproof solution. I wish I could learn more about the problems that they were worried about. Thanks for the citation, it's nice to see the idea in action :)
- Zanni 8y agoHere's an article on Tesla abandoning battery swap [0]. There was also an Israeli company trying to do the same thing that failed to pull it off. [1] [0] https://www.businessinsider.com/teslas-battery-swapping-plan-isnt-working-out-2015-6 https://www.businessinsider.com/teslas-battery-swapping-plan.... [1] https://www.fastcompany.com/3028159/a-broken-place-better-place https://www.fastcompany.com/3028159/a-broken-place-better-pl...