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    3 months ago

    The weight matters too. EVs are notoriously heavy.

    This is a regular argument against EVs but its a weak argument in the real world application in the USA at least.

    • The most popular EV by sales in the USA is the Tesla Model Y with a curb weight of about 4200 lbs.

    • The most popular vehicle in the USA is (and has been for quite awhile) the Ford F150 Pickup which a curb weight of 4400lbs.

    Yes, many of those F150 trucks are used in commercial or heavy duty applications legitimately, However, many are not. The F150 outsold the Tesla model Y by more than 50%. Why is the argument of curb weight only leveled against EVs, the recent addition to the roads, and not giant pickup trucks and SUVs that regularly weigh much more?

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