HA-Opec
Well-Known Member
The point of 1 MW charger is so they can charge the ( guessing) 800 to 1000kwh semi battery to 80+% in less than an hour.. Tesla has already proven that they can charge the 75kwh Model 3 at 250kw.. 4 years ago. The charging ratios are actually in the semi favor comparatively, so it should charge at 1megawatt for longer.It went 500 miles but no data on the battery or consumption. Looks like they have the 4680 batteries, I’m surprised they did not go with LFP, the 4680 is not designed to charge to 100% on a regular basis. Seems like for a commercial application the LFP, although not having as much power does allow going to 100% and has a higher duty cycle for number of charges.
These would probably be good for local runs but long haul rigs have 1000 to 2000 miles of range, 500 will not cut it especially if it takes 1000 kWh to do it, I would be surprised if it can average more than 2 kWh per mile fully loaded. If it takes 800 kWh to go 400 miles and you can charge at 400 kWh per hour, you’re still idle for 2 hours and I think I am being generous.
I like the idea of it, just wish we had more details about efficiency, charge curves, and targeted business case.
You would have to take thier word for it, but Elon said " under" 2kwh fully loaded on the 500 mile test, over and down the grapevine.. that's just flat out impressive. #billgateseatmyshorts
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