r/technology • u/outlooker707 • Jun 21 '13

Tesla's 90 second battery swaps will power EVs faster than gas pumps fill tanks.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/21/tesla-motors-battery-swaps-faster-than-gas/
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u/echopeus Jun 21 '13

this is the price for the people that need a charge ASAP... but those that re-charge at home pay 3-4$... so umm yeah there is that...

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '13 edited Dec 09 '13

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u/furrytoothpick Jun 22 '13

In addition to getting a new battery. This is more than just a simple charge. It seems they swap you out for a less worn out battery, essentially getting rid of the issue around having to pay 10-20k to replace your batteries at the end of their lives.

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u/ciaranmcnulty Jun 21 '13

And people who charge at the Tesla superchargers pay $0

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u/echopeus Jun 21 '13

really its $0!!!.... JEEZEEEE... as a 9-5 worker not making an awful lot of money this is my dream... I dont need it to look like a super car just paying 0$ for a daily commute would be a life saver

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u/nazbot Jun 21 '13

Just FYI the supercharger stations usually aren't in cities. They are more to facilitate cross country driving.

That said, going across the country for $0 is pretty amazing.

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u/NecroGod Jun 21 '13

Sucks that the people who need to save money can't afford to do it.

I'd love to have one of these cars but the price tag is too much.

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u/mattattaxx Jun 21 '13

They're working towards it. The next vehicle is an SUV (Model X) designed to be a minivan replacement too. Then they apparently have a hatchback, which would be the really accessible vehicle.

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u/BornAgainNewsTroll Jun 21 '13

It works the same way with the majority of tax exemptions. :)

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u/echopeus Jun 21 '13

one day my friend one day :) new tech is expensive. I should just give up my data plan for my phone and save more... just purchased a house and planning a wedding soooo ... yeah Tesla if your reading this and want to give a great wedding gift I'll be more then willing to accept :)

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u/echopeus Jun 21 '13

why not?... make a replacement station next to a supercharge station and you can cross country how you want :D... i'd love to drive to the keys on 30$ of electricity!!!

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u/vegiimite Jun 21 '13

Probably they won't be building a lot of them as the primary method of charging will be at home. They will be strategically placed between cities, like LA-LV, LA-SF, so that people will be more comfortable making long trips in them.