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The original was posted on /r/technology by /u/Wagamaga on 2025-04-19 17:06:58+00:00.

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

It is hard to get a light EV when the batteries themselves are around 1/10 the energy density of gasoline and people want them to have a longer range than a gas car to make up for charging so you end up with a battery that’s 500-1000lbs. To put that into perspective a Miata weighs around 2000lbs

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    A small block V8 weights 680lbs. While there are larger engines, that is still a big engine, most cars have much lighter engines. Transmissions have some weight too, So do electric motors.

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