ELECTRIC CARS
ELECTRIC CARS
“EVs ARE OFTEN MORE CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH BEING TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED THAN ICE CARS ”
DAVID BROWNE , CEO , SMART UK
ICE cars , meaning that consumers still look for a high level of tech , even in more affordable models .
Practicality – both in terms of the additional space offered by an EV platform , and a usable range and fast charging speed - is also high on peoples ’ lists , while the wellknown torque delivery of EV motors means excellent off-the-line performance has come to be expected as a given .
TS : How can car makers make their vehicles more affordable with consideration for the high cost of batteries ?
Rightsizing the battery and improving overall efficiency for the car as a whole are both important here . There are a number of manufacturers throwing very large batteries at the problem of range anxiety , but customers would often be better served by being educated about the benefits of choosing an appropriate battery capacity for their needs .
A smaller , lighter battery can offer improved driving characteristics and better charging speed across the range of charging types , for example 22kW AC , while also reducing the overall cost of the vehicle . For many drivers this would still offer them more than enough range for the majority of their journeys , while fitting more easily into their lifestyle and budget .
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