It is a game changer regarding range. I’m not sure about cost though for recharging. I’ve not seen any figures on how much the battery swap out runs you.
faifai6071
You will need both the cars and the infrastructure for it to work… So who gotta pay for it? And how much is it?
Gamer102kai
Make it work on a bus, and then we’ll be onto something
sandermand
One of the reasons this doesnt exist is for private customers, is…who owns the battery ? What happens if you ruin a battery, get it changed, and that battery gets auto-swapped into a new car ? Who takes that responsibility ?
Im guessing insurance would be a nightmare and thats why this never took off.
dmo7000
They are also making their batteries out of salt.
Fistofpaper
If you think an EV battery (for actual driving) is that small, you’re sorely mistaken. Mine runs the length and width of the undercarriage. Although I’m sure Blue Rhino/X will gladly take your $5k deposit for an exchange.
fordag
This would require the electric car market to standardize on a battery type, mainly the connector and form factor. (For fucks sake not Tesla, he’ll fuck everyone as he already did with chargers). That’s one of the biggest hurdles. You could have different amp hour batteries but they would need to still be similar sizes, varying maybe in thickness alone to make mass storage and inventory management feasible.
TeoGeek77
What do you mean “could be”?
This is normal in China, people use this system.
It works great.
egoncasteel
I don’t understand why there is not a standard trailer you can rent to connect to your car to boost range. Rent one drive 4 hours, drop it off and get another trailer if needed. Drop it off before driving in town at your destination.
wildekek
People that think that this is a game changer have never lived with an electric vehicle. In reality, charging is not a problem at all and it does not need solving.
hobonox
Nope, No Way. Then I’m vendor locked with my freaking car? And how do I know the person who had the battery going in to my car didn’t do crazy stuff while driving? These batteries do catch on fire.
TrackLabs
Once again one of these things that are just rediciously inefficient in any way. Super complex stations that need repair regularly
lemlurker
i own the EU version of this car. its worth considering that this is designed for taxis… its a 20kwh battery and m,y short range version is 52kwh and does 180 miles. would you rather go to one depot within 100 miles to get a bettery swap or stop for 10 mins and get the same range added. this battery goes 100 miles tops
tragedyy_
The place I get my oil changed has an underground bay like that. 10 minute oil change. I really don’t understand why the car has to be lifted at all.
Certified_Possum
It will not. EV batteries aren’t the issue. The charging network is. If fast chargers are as common as gas stations are now (and in convenient locations for a 10-30 min time killing) there’s no need for overcomplicated stations like this.
Short distance commutes can be made with Lv 2 at home/work charging and long distance trips can be made with 30 minute stops at fast chargers
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It is a game changer regarding range. I’m not sure about cost though for recharging. I’ve not seen any figures on how much the battery swap out runs you.
You will need both the cars and the infrastructure for it to work… So who gotta pay for it? And how much is it?
Make it work on a bus, and then we’ll be onto something
One of the reasons this doesnt exist is for private customers, is…who owns the battery ? What happens if you ruin a battery, get it changed, and that battery gets auto-swapped into a new car ? Who takes that responsibility ?
Im guessing insurance would be a nightmare and thats why this never took off.
They are also making their batteries out of salt.
If you think an EV battery (for actual driving) is that small, you’re sorely mistaken. Mine runs the length and width of the undercarriage. Although I’m sure Blue Rhino/X will gladly take your $5k deposit for an exchange.
This would require the electric car market to standardize on a battery type, mainly the connector and form factor. (For fucks sake not Tesla, he’ll fuck everyone as he already did with chargers). That’s one of the biggest hurdles. You could have different amp hour batteries but they would need to still be similar sizes, varying maybe in thickness alone to make mass storage and inventory management feasible.
What do you mean “could be”?
This is normal in China, people use this system.
It works great.
I don’t understand why there is not a standard trailer you can rent to connect to your car to boost range. Rent one drive 4 hours, drop it off and get another trailer if needed. Drop it off before driving in town at your destination.
People that think that this is a game changer have never lived with an electric vehicle. In reality, charging is not a problem at all and it does not need solving.
Nope, No Way. Then I’m vendor locked with my freaking car? And how do I know the person who had the battery going in to my car didn’t do crazy stuff while driving? These batteries do catch on fire.
Once again one of these things that are just rediciously inefficient in any way. Super complex stations that need repair regularly
i own the EU version of this car. its worth considering that this is designed for taxis… its a 20kwh battery and m,y short range version is 52kwh and does 180 miles. would you rather go to one depot within 100 miles to get a bettery swap or stop for 10 mins and get the same range added. this battery goes 100 miles tops
The place I get my oil changed has an underground bay like that. 10 minute oil change. I really don’t understand why the car has to be lifted at all.
It will not. EV batteries aren’t the issue. The charging network is. If fast chargers are as common as gas stations are now (and in convenient locations for a 10-30 min time killing) there’s no need for overcomplicated stations like this.
Short distance commutes can be made with Lv 2 at home/work charging and long distance trips can be made with 30 minute stops at fast chargers