I can't imagine weight is a big factor when Tesla vehicles are not much heavier than ICE vehicles of similar size. For example the Mercedes AMG C43 is a similar

I can't imagine weight is a big factor when Tesla vehicles are not much heavier than ICE vehicles of similar size. For example the Mercedes AMG C43 is a similar weight to the Model 3 LR. Slightly lighter dry weight, but a C43 with a full tank would be about the same as a Model 3 with a full battery. (Remember when making comparisons, curb weight excludes fuel, which is typically around ~40kg (~85lb) for a full tank.)