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Those swappable batteries also need to work in a formfactor and swapping process that a regular, not fully able-bodied person could accomplish the task in a ver
by moandcompany 2y ago
Those swappable batteries also need to work in a formfactor and swapping process that a regular, not fully able-bodied person could accomplish the task in a very small amount of time comparable to filling an ICE car with gasoline or diesel fuel to be a real replacement solution.
The 'complexity' and suitability of these vehicles aren't just about the vehicles themselves but the system that they are part of, which includes the related elements of charging/fueling, the process of charging/fueling, the process of operating the vehicles for driving-- which includes how the driver needs to be more conscious of and aware of their driving range, planning for charging/refueling, etc... The vehicles need to fit into people's lives which have their own constraints for evaluating suitability.
- JohnFen 2y ago> a regular, not fully able-bodied person could accomplish the task Why? Charging stations presumably would have staff and equipment to do the swaps. There's no need to make it so that literally everyone is physically able to do them.
- moandcompany 2y ago> Charging stations presumably would have staff and equipment to do the swaps. This is a very large assumption. Also, where will the staff come from? Will there be enough charging stations with sufficient equipment and staff?
- JohnFen 2y agoGas stations manage to have staff. All I know is that swappable batteries would eliminate a fair number of the problems that make me avoid EVs. Perhaps it's not feasible, but the current charging situation isn't (for me) either. So, if I'm going to anything electric in the nearish future, hybrids are the only realistic option.