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There’s quick ICE cars too, but they don’t weigh as much as the 100 or so kWh battery pack in EVs

• rootusrootus 2y ago
  Typical EVs are about 10-15% heavier than the comparable ICE. Yes it makes a difference, but only marginally. Normal drivers without a lead foot get 10s of thousands of miles from tires, just like ICE vehicles. Also, few EVs that are not pickups have 100 kWh batteries; more typically 60-75.
  • zeusk 2y ago
    2024 Mazda3 Sedan: 3,124 to 3,395 lbs 2024 Tesla Model3: 3,862 to 4,054 lbs That's 20% heavier, and it gets worse when you look at EVs not built from ground up by legacy manufacturers.
    • seanmcdirmid 2y ago
      A mazda 3 is a sub-compact, and a Model 3 is a mid-size. At least compare it to a mazda 6, which is also a mid-size: 2024 Mazda6: 3,437 to 3,582 lbs
      • zeusk 2y ago
        model3 is a mid-size sedan much like mazda3; even the marketing depts agree, but sure whatever makes you happy. 2024 Tesla Model S: 4,560 to 4,776 lbs
        • Toutouxc 2y ago
          What are you talking about? Model 3 is larger in every single dimension, in some by a lot. https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/mazda-3-2019-5-door-hatchback-vs-tesla-model-3-2023-sedan/ https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/mazda-3-2019-5-door...
          • zeusk 2y ago
            Because you’re comparing the hatchback version. https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/mazda-3-2017-sedan-vs-tesla-model-3-2023-sedan/ https://www.carsized.com/en/cars/compare/mazda-3-2017-sedan-...
        • seanmcdirmid 2y ago
          Mazda 6 is mid sized, Mazda 3 is compact, whether it has a tech back or not is irrelevant. You are basically comparing a Honda civic to an Honda accord and saying they are the same size.
          • zeusk 2y ago
            So are you saying the model3 is an accord and not civic, please stop being absurd.