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Originally Posted by Capricio
I keep getting stuff in my newsfeed about Toyota being on the cusp of fielding solid state batteries that won't burn like a magnesium flare if they get hot or flooded, with a 750 mile range, etc... why would I sign up now? crappy range, crappy charge times, crappy power distribution where i live...
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A really good point. As I’ve said a lot of people go to work every day to develop, create and invent better solutions.
Range isn’t the issue. I doubt anyone would pay for 750 mile range. The improvement needed is charge time. And if you can get 300 miles of range (regardless of battery state of charge) in under 10 minutes that will be a big win. That and cost. Many years ago predictions showed we would have crossed the threshold of an EV costing less than an equivalent ICE. Hasn’t happened yet.
This is also partly why GM is axing the Bolt and Bolt EUV. Old battery tech and it’s not on the Ultium architectures.
Also note GM is quietly announcing several new ICE vehicles. New Traverse shown yesterday.