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If it's like lots of other EVs, the batteries go completely across the bottom of the vehicle for a low COG.

• jschwartzi 8y ago
  Yeah, this is probably why they went this route, and it makes a lot of sense. It's just strange to see it advertised as a design feature. Having it called out like that as if it's something I want in a truck was very jarring, like they didn't really understand what I would be using a truck for.
  • ForHackernews 8y ago
    Yes, some people like you use their pickups for real work. For most American drivers, a pickup truck (or SUV) is just a fashion statement. They drive it around town with (an empty bed) instead of a Honda Civic.
• Shivetya 8y ago
  with regards to pickup trucks most spares are located behind the rear axle and current BEVs usually only have the battery pan between the axles. So I put it down to a packaging issue. They had two choices and under the bed solution provided the extra benefit of being able to use that space for other purposes. Many newer vehicles do not carry spare tires and this trend has been accelerating as tire technology has improved greatly and road side assistance is common that people rarely if ever have to change a tire.