Ducky

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[โ€“] Ducky@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Yeah absolutely. I never said anything to the contrary. There are reasons to reduce EV weight, but range ain't one of them.

[โ€“] Ducky@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Weight isn't as big a concern with EVs because they require more energy to accelerate, but they get more energy back when regeneratively braking. The biggest impact on EV range is aerodynamic, by a long shot. The F-150 lightning, for example, has the same efficiency with the standard and extended range batteries, even though the extended range battery is 500 lbs heavier.