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Efficiency can cut EV prices by $5k, charging costs by nearly a third (www.greencarreports.com)

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In a new white paper, the group notes that boosting efficiency allows for smaller battery sizes, which in turn cuts costs. Most EVs average 2.5 miles per kwh, according to the paper, but the Tesla Model Y averages 3.5 miles per kwh. That's a 40% increase which, assuming similar range, allows for a 40% reduction in battery size that's worth up to $4,800 in cost savings, the ACEEE reasons.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It looks so cool, would really love to try it. But if I'd buy an EV, it would probably be something like the Citroen E-C3, starting at 25.000€.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That's a pretty good price for 44 kWh. Efficiency is not the best and it shows that they used the same base as for their combustion engine cars. Looks like a solid car if the range is enough for somebody.