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We don't quite have the technology. Battery swaps didn't work out, and recharging an electric car is so slow that they only work for homeowners with private gar
by erik_seaberg 7y ago
We don't quite have the technology. Battery swaps didn't work out, and recharging an electric car is so slow that they only work for homeowners with private garages and fairly short commutes, so no apartments and no ride sharing.
- patrick5415 7y agoWhat was the problem with battery swaps? I’ve always thought that that is about the only way to make EVs viable.
- erik_seaberg 7y agoNot clear. They had one pilot station positioned for SF/LA road trips by appointment (which doesn't solve the apartment problem at all) and then closed it over low demand. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15339770/switcheroo-is-tesla-giving-battery-swapping-another-try/ https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15339770/switcheroo-is-te...