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    4 months ago

    The weight matters too. EVs are notoriously heavy. You have to haul around the batteries whether they are full or not.

    “However, due to their high production costs, these batteries’ initial application will be limited to the “super premium” EV segment.”

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      4 months ago

      The weight matters too. EVs are notoriously heavy.

      This is a regular argument against EVs but its a weak argument in the real world application in the USA at least.

      • The most popular EV by sales in the USA is the Tesla Model Y with a curb weight of about 4200 lbs.

      • The most popular vehicle in the USA is (and has been for quite awhile) the Ford F150 Pickup which a curb weight of 4400lbs.

      Yes, many of those F150 trucks are used in commercial or heavy duty applications legitimately, However, many are not. The F150 outsold the Tesla model Y by more than 50%. Why is the argument of curb weight only leveled against EVs, the recent addition to the roads, and not giant pickup trucks and SUVs that regularly weigh much more?

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