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R1S on an old spec sheet shows 2650 kg, so 5842 lbs (20 kg lighter than R1T). I'm sure those numbers were estimates & might have changed slightly, but gives you a general idea.Anyone knows the weight difference between the R1S and T? I know the R1T weighs 5886lbs... the 180KWh pack should put it around the 6.4Klbs. Im just wondering of the 7 seat R1S version with the 180KWh pack would break the 6500lbs
Do not confuse cost with price. For example, the current goal of GM is $100/KWH cost, and they claim to have achieved $125/KWH with the new Ultium batteries made in conjunciton with LG Chem. I believe Tesla has a similar goal. But that would get marked up considerably in price to the consumer to cover a profit, warranty, etc. Everyone now has 100,000 mile warranties on the batteries, and some percentage of those will indeed fail in the real world.Call me crazy, but I can't imagine the cost being $222/kWh or higher...Maybe in the $125-$150/kWh range...
At the time I interpreted that to mean that I'd be getting a 400+ mile truck with a nice set of bells and whistles (e.g. photochromic roof) for just under $100K. Thus I'll happily pay $20K more for the extra 100 miles as it would meet my original expectations and since that time I've come to appreciate the value of even 50 miles more than 300. Is that a rational thing to do? I'll let you form your own opinion but I will point out that buying an electric pickup in any form is not really a rational thing for me to do. It is definitely on the bucket list under "Toys".RJ stated back at the end of '19, beginning of '20 that a nicely equipped 180kWh R1T could be had for under $90K.
How often will you need it?To add one more point about battery prices, I have found these retail battery replacement prices online. This assumes an entire battery is replaced, which is normally not the case, individual modules can be replaced, but that does not mean individual cells.
Nissan Leaf 24KWH battery - $5500
Chevy Bolt 60 KW battery - $13000 to $15000
Both of those are priced in excess of $200/KWH.
I expect the extra 100 mile range to come in at about $9K, but hopefully it will be less. Will find out for sure on Monday when I order it.