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Originally Posted by M3WC
Solid state battery tech that is readily available is a decade plus away. It is being pioneered by Toyota/Panasonic. It will first be used in hybrids, like the next gen Prius(2025).
Until then EV "sports cars" will be lacking the "light-ness" aspect of ice. EV's will get there but it will take probably two generations(minimum).
Take the Rimac Nevera for example. It is insanely quick in a straight line and handles respectably in corners. But it is still weighs over 4,700lbs despite it being built on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis. A McLaren Senna weighs 2,600lbs. Gordan Murrays T50 which is considered the epitome of driving perfection, weighs in at 2,174lbs. There is a long way to go and it won't be years, but rather decades.
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Right. Which is why the “target date” of 2035 seems accurate in whatever plan the government has for us.
Btw, all cars have gained weight and still make fantastic track cars. Corvettes, the zl1-1le etc..
Is it an ideal platform? Nah but they could make due as we transition fully.