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The popular electric cars aren't significantly heavier than other cars in their class. For instance, a Tesla Model 3 and a BMW 3 series have very comparable w
by bryanlarsen 2y ago
The popular electric cars aren't significantly heavier than other cars in their class. For instance, a Tesla Model 3 and a BMW 3 series have very comparable weights. An F-150 Lightning Lariat is less than 10% heavier than a F-150 Hybrid Lariat.
Yes, the electric HUMMER is crazy heavy. But electric cars are sold by range, and weight kills range, so the EVs that sell well are the lighter models.
- seanmcdirmid 2y agoMore battery gives you more range and therefore more weight, which then takes away range. But the extra weight of an EV is a heavier battery than an engine/fuel tank. A BMW i4 is 4,600 pounds, vs an ice 4 series 3500 to 4000 pounds.
- bryanlarsen 2y agoThe i4 is built on a shared platform. It's heavier than it would be as a purpose built EV.
- seanmcdirmid 2y agoYes, but I’m comparing against the ICE built on the same platform, if that makes it a more even comparison.
- bryanlarsen 2y agoYes, poorly designed EV's are heavy. Which is a shame, because the i3 was a lovely, light EV.
- seanmcdirmid 2y agoThe i4 is kind of a boat for sure, 700 pounds more than a model 3.