I don't really have a problem with this. It's not like they're lying to the customer about battery capacity or vehicle weight. The best you can argue is that th

I don't really have a problem with this. It's not like they're lying to the customer about battery capacity or vehicle weight. The best you can argue is that they're not being as efficient as they could be, but I could make that argument about pretty much any car on the market. And I see it as a net win for the customer. I get the car I want with only the usable battery capacity that I need for a lower price, and that battery will get less wear and tear over its life. If I want to upgrade to the larger battery down the road then it's an OTA purchase. That's far better than having to take it down to the dealership and have them install the extra battery packs, or for them to just tell me it's not possible.