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Is it reasonable to buy a Model S now hoping that within 6-7 years you can swap out the "old" tech batteries for newer / better / faster / higher capacity batte
by umsm 13y ago
Is it reasonable to buy a Model S now hoping that within 6-7 years you can swap out the "old" tech batteries for newer / better / faster / higher capacity battery packs which will be introduced in 5-7 years?
If so, it wouldn't be a bad long-term car for those of us who like to keep cars more than 5 years.
- toomuchtodo 13y agoAs long as they maintain the same form factor and interface, yes. Alternatively, you could find someone to build your own pack in 5-10 years.
- DEinspanjer 13y agoYes. The cars were designed with that sort of future compatibility in mind. That is how they were able to implement and demonstrate the battery pack swapping station. While I personally don't believe there will ever be as many battery swap stations as there are super chargers, it is quite believable that in 5 to 10 years I'd be able to drive somewhere and swap out my aging battery pack for a new one that will have a higher capacity than what my original pack had when new.
- ricardobeat 13y agoThe battery is removeable (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5V0vL3nnHY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5V0vL3nnHY) so I guess it's reasonable to assume upgrades will be available (if the company still exists/we're still buying cars).