Tesla founder Elon Musk has mentioned
battery swap service stations as an even faster alternative to charging
for EV drivers, and tonight the company showed just how efficiently it
can be done. In a demonstration at its design studio, it beat what it
claims is the fastest gas pump in LA by exchanging a drained car battery
pack for a fresh fully charged one in just 90 seconds. When the
$500,000 stations start rolling out, owners will stay in the car the
whole time then either swap the battery back for their original on a
return trip, or get a bill for the difference based on how new their
battery is. According to
Reuters, the exchange is expected to cost owners between $60 - $80 each time or about the cost of 15 gallons of gas.Of course, failed outfit Better Place
proposed a similar service before it shut down, but Tesla is betting
that it can make it work this time. The first service stations are
coming to busy corridors, with some planned for I5 in California. Still
need more proof? Elon Musk tweeted that video of the event will be
available in "about an hour," so check back then.
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