fairytale fabricated by tech grifters […] the energy density of petrol is still so much higher than a modern Lithium-ion battery, how can electric vehicles be viable competitors? Simple, they cheat. […] we’ve been gaslit […] extra weight makes them far more dangerous in a crash and it means that you’re wasting a lot of energy […] doubling the weight does 16x the damage to the roads

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    extra weight makes them far more dangerous in a crash

    If this would be really a concern to many people we should also rule out SUVs and the like. They weigh often over 2t. A Tesla Model 3 weighs 1.7-1.9t.

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      Yes, but RTFM!

      Volvo S60 has a curb weight of 1,614 kg. The Tesla Model S that breaks 400 miles has a curb weight of 2,261 kg, over half a ton heavier, more than a Range Rover.

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        It should be noted, that the Model S is also a larger vehicle. The Model 3 is much closer in weight, lenght and offers also 5 seats and a similar amount of trunk space. But yes, in general, electric vehicles are heavier thanks to the weight of the battery. roughly ~300kg extra. (yes, the pack weighs even more but it also serves a structural purpose in many EVs.

        more than a Range Rover.

        Really depends on the model. A base model Evoque yes, a Defender is pretty much in the same weight class.