09-12-2011, 01:05 AM
Rather than swapping batteries (several hundred pounds) more electric vehicles need to be able to be quick-charged (under 30 minutes for 80% charge)
Problem is we don't have a quick-charge standard yet (e.g. CHAdeMO)
And most EVs can't take a quick charge (the best they're designed for is Level II, 220V charging - still takes several hours if close to empty)
Until we get the above I doubt the mass market will be comfortable with sub-100 mile range EVs.
Problem is we don't have a quick-charge standard yet (e.g. CHAdeMO)
And most EVs can't take a quick charge (the best they're designed for is Level II, 220V charging - still takes several hours if close to empty)
Until we get the above I doubt the mass market will be comfortable with sub-100 mile range EVs.