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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Perhaps the answer to refuelling problem relating to electric cars is to change the battery that's running out for a charged one at the garage.
The garage would then re-charge the depleted battery and then it's ready for the next customer.
I can't see how else it is practical to manage the situation if you drive 60 odd miles a day as I used to do in my last job.
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a battery for a tesla weighs in at 648 lbs and i think their built into the floor that's about the weight of a chevy v8 engine
Battery Specs
Type Laminated lithium-ion battery
Voltage 403.2V [1]
Nominal voltage 360V [2]
Total capacity 24 kWh [2] (16 kWh available, 67% DoD [3], 21 kWh declared [4])
Power output Over 90 kW
Energy density 140 Wh/kg [5]
Power density 2.5 kW/kg [5]
Dimensions 61.8 x 46.8 x 10.4 in. (1570.5 x 1188 x 264.9 mm) [1]
Weight 648 lbs [6]
Number of modules 48, each with four cells (total 192 cells) [7][2]
Battery pack contents:
Positive electrodes: lithium manganate
Negative electrodes: carbon
Cells
Modules
Assembly parts
Charging times:
Quick charger DC50kW (0 to 80%): approx. 30 min (Level 3 charging)
Home-use AC240V charging dock (0-100%): 8 hrs (Level 2 charging) [8]
Regular 110/120V 15-amp outlet: 22 hours (Level 1 charging) [9]
Battery layout Under seat & floor