Yep- Thats absolutely the way this should be. Its likely because of a liability issue- The cost of the batteries is so high, there is a real risk of someone swa

Yep- Thats absolutely the way this should be. Its likely because of a liability issue- The cost of the batteries is so high, there is a real risk of someone swapping in a dead/fake/old one and then tesla accruing the huge loss of a potentially new battery ( 25k ? ) I think the best solution is the 'pre charged' liquid fillup- http://www.laptopsforlessblog.com/batteries/cambridge-crude-battery-fill-up/ http://www.laptopsforlessblog.com/batteries/cambridge-crude-... http://www.greenbang.com/a-new-way-to-charge-electric-cars-fill-er-up-with-electrolytes_12100.html http://www.greenbang.com/a-new-way-to-charge-electric-cars-f...