In a new white paper, the group notes that boosting efficiency allows for smaller battery sizes, which in turn cuts costs. Most EVs average 2.5 miles per kwh, according to the paper, but the Tesla Model Y averages 3.5 miles per kwh. That’s a 40% increase which, assuming similar range, allows for a 40% reduction in battery size that’s worth up to $4,800 in cost savings, the ACEEE reasons.
Yeah and most Tesla’s weight like 4000-5000 lbs. How about some weight reduction?
I looked into it once and found that the drive train weighed about 1200lbs (can’t remember which model). That was battery, motors and controllers. So after all the heavy stuff Tesla managed to add an entire Mustangs worth of weight. A lot of it is normal stuff like air bags but some of it it things like motorized trunks. Man, I can shut my own trunk. Don’t need so many gadgets.