I am a little afraid of the long-term safety implications of people driving these massive (literally by mass, not volume) EVs. As if being a pedestrian, biker, or small-car driver wasn't already dangerous enough in the US. For context, a compact SUV EV weighs almost as much as many full-size trucks:
Current Cars
* 2023 Compact Gas SUV (RAV4): 3,370 lbs
* 2023 F-150 V8 Supercab: ~4,500 lbs
* Your typical American short school bus: 10,000 lbs
EVs
* 2023 Tesla Model Y: ~4,500 lbs
* 2023 F-150 Lightning Extended Range: ~6,500 lbs
* 2022 Hummer EV: 9,000 lbs
Except now the 9,000 lb SUV can go 0-60 in 3 seconds.
Current Cars
* 2023 Compact Gas SUV (RAV4): 3,370 lbs
* 2023 F-150 V8 Supercab: ~4,500 lbs
* Your typical American short school bus: 10,000 lbs
EVs
* 2023 Tesla Model Y: ~4,500 lbs
* 2023 F-150 Lightning Extended Range: ~6,500 lbs
* 2022 Hummer EV: 9,000 lbs
Except now the 9,000 lb SUV can go 0-60 in 3 seconds.