Three main reasons I ask: 1. It may be easier to cost reduce a lightweight aero car body than a battery, where the costs come from raw materials. 2. Rapid cha

Three main reasons I ask: 1. It may be easier to cost reduce a lightweight aero car body than a battery, where the costs come from raw materials. 2. Rapid charging is less critical to the usability of a vehicle with a small battery. 3. In many cases, battery replacement will cost more than the value of a 10-15 year old EV. A smaller battery is proportionately cheaper to replace.