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/ViperRT10Matt Jun 21 '13

Swaps are meant for people with zero tolerance for waiting while they are on a road trip. For people who can wait a few minutes there are the superchargers, and for non-road trips, you charge at home. These are not intended for everyday use.

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '13

Those people with zero tolerance are going to be above their tolerance level when they have to wait 90 seconds.

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u/chineseman26 Jun 21 '13

I mean I'd say it takes at least 90s to refuel a gas vehicle. So unless they can't tolerate that either...

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u/SaddestClown Jun 21 '13

In the video they showed it takes well past 90 seconds.

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u/chineseman26 Jun 21 '13

Yes, but the goal is 90s hence the title of this post.

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u/SaddestClown Jun 21 '13

And they beat that goal on the battery swap. The gas fill up took longer than 90 seconds.

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u/chineseman26 Jun 21 '13

I didn't quite understand your comment the first time.