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vern kelly wrote:

otrfun wrote:
Interesting, 8 bolt axles/wheels and 2700 lbs. of payload. 14k tow capacity.

Also, the airbag suspension, I assume, probably has a "low-rider" mode which reduces drag to extend range on the freeway.

Pretty impressive. It'll be very interesting to see how far it can tow 14k though.

Also cannot find any publication of the curb weight. It must be a very heavy battery pack to boast that kind of range which will affect registration fees and insurance rates negatively. (GVWR rating)Price tag must be very high and charge time.

The Ford EV weighs over 6500, and the gmc hummer an obscene +9000 pounds which is almost as much as my 1998 Ram with my 10 foot Lance camper on board!

A new F350 dually curb weight is in the 7200 lb range (gas) as a comparison with well over 4000 pounds payload capacity.

I see the added weight as more of a positive than negative. Yes, bigger batteries means more weight, but more importantly it means more range. Rather doubt the added weight will be a stability issue---battery packs are generally positioned very low in the chassis. EV motors produce massive amounts of torque and HP, so pushing this additional weight around is certainly not an issue. The added momentum should improve regenerative braking. I see more pros than cons.

As for registration fees, with various levels of govt pushing for a quick transition to EV's, I'd be surprised if they penalized EV truck owners over weight. If anything, to incentivize the fastest possible transition, I could see registration fees for EV's decreasing, while registration fees for FF (fossil fuel) vehicles increase.

You mentioned charge times. I believe it's a legitimate concern. It only takes a few min to fuel up an empty FF vehicle. I believe this will be the most difficult issue for manufacturers to resolve to the satisfaction of current FF vehicle owners.