Could it be done for that price and size ? Same form factor and not too
much more weight ?
Considering we're talking about a market of, say, 50,000
https://insideevs.com/news/347565/nissan-leaf-sales-outlook-us-2019/
that would be a relatively small market. If the manufacturer made $500
profit per battery, that would be $25M profit before taxes. R&D +
manufacturing staff would eat up a good chunk of that. I have no idea
what it would cost to setup manufacturing and buy raw materials.
But if it could be done, I'd probably buy one. I think it would directly
translate to an increase in the sales value, if I didn't end up keeping
it very long. And it would make it a lot more useful that it is now
(about 30 miles range on a full charge in winter). In fact, just an
inexpensive 30kwh pack with thermal management would be sufficient.
Peri
<< Annoyed by leaf blowers ? https://quietcleanseattle.org/ >>
That is certainly the case. Can anyone explain why no one is supplying ~50kwh batteries
to "drop in" old Leafs at a cost of $5k-$7k?
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