[HighSierra5]

How about interchangeable charged batteries that slip in and out in seconds? Sounds involved though.

[Chode]

kinda pricey too

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2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Battery Pack 1104428-00-M “000,218” Miles
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2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Battery Pack 1104428-00-M “000,218” Miles

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[bigbob]

The energy density of EV batteries will have to increase by at least a fsctor of 10 before that is feasible. It takes a forklift to move a Tesla battery.

[Covenantor]

How about interchangeable charged batteries that slip in and out in seconds? Sounds involved though.

the Tesla battery packs essentially occupy the entire floor pan area...haven't seen any photos or videos of how the batteries are installed or replaced. Did see A Chevy Volt factory installtion, required two self propelled heavy carts with hydraulic lifts, an empty for the old one, and one with new battery pack...Volt has to be raised on lift, battery cart must be precisely position to receive dropped battery, and same precision position to lift new battery pack into position for mounting, no way that could translate into a few seconds...seemed to require a minimum 3 man crew to do the job.

[PapaBear3625]

How about interchangeable charged batteries that slip in and out in seconds? Sounds involved though.

The batteries cost $thousands. I can see it happening for fleet vehicles where the owner has multiple service stations.

For individual vehicles, are YOU going to swap out YOUR very-expensive battery for one of unknown quality at a service area?