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It's more of a "large vehicles" thing. Battery size scales with vehicle size, so large SUVs and trucks need very large batteries. Larger than we're used to seei
by HPsquared 3y ago
It's more of a "large vehicles" thing. Battery size scales with vehicle size, so large SUVs and trucks need very large batteries. Larger than we're used to seeing on the typical Tesla or similar.
- tourmalinetaco 3y agoEven the smaller EVs carry 700lbs of battery and weight as much as small SUVs. So while it is a “large vehicle” problem, EVs are on average deceptively heavier than normal cars.
- morepork 3y agoCurrent EVs are around 200kg heavier than comparable ICE cars. For example the BYD Dolphin is 1285-1450 kg depending on options, where the comparable Honda Fit is 1070-1280 kg. Likewise the Tesla Model 3 is 1611-1847 kg, compared to a Toyota Camry weighing 1470-1660 kg. The weight penalty for EVs could well go down over time as energy density of batteries increases and weight of electric drivetrains decreases. There is also more of an incentive to keep weight down on an EV as it means you can use a smaller (cheaper) battery for the same range.
- tumetab1 3y ago200kgs seems fine to me, it's almost like having 3.5 Americans in the Toyota Camry vs 1 American in a Tesla Model 3. Average adult American of 80kgs.