Taking a quick look at what the electrical market offers, it can be seen how, at present, we can enjoy much more capable variants in terms of use. While in 2010 there were hardly any alternatives capable of traveling just under 300 kilometres, it is now possible access proposals with about 500 kilometers of autonomy. Based on this, why is it not possible to enjoy options with 600, 700 or even 800 kilometers in various segments?
One of the main brakes for its standardization is known worldwide. Despite this, the truth is that no significant progress has been made to achieve similarity to the characteristics offered by a model based on internal combustion engines. A large part of the users is not willing to change their consumption patternswhich means that one of the main reasons for not wanting an electric car is not enjoying such a comfortable range.
Based on this precept, Tesla has become a benchmark, since it has been able to develop variants capable of overcoming, in fact, the psychological barrier of 600 kilometers of autonomy. Now, what should we keep in mind in the market? Of course, it is possible to have proposals capable of matching the records of traditional technologies, but the price to pay, without a doubt, is not low. This is so, of course, due to several conditions.
More and more manufacturers are betting on the increase in this variable in relation to the electric car, but the truth is that it is expected that there are several obstacles, which have been alleged by Elon Musk himself on several occasions. As can be read in the specialized portal InsideEV’s, we are faced with a series of unique and distinguishable qualities. Here are some of the keys about it.
Limited autonomy due to various essential reasons
Tesla has become the main benchmark in sustainable mobility. Now, why does there seem to be a cap on the improvement of autonomy? It is true that including more cells seems to have been the easy way to increase the kilometers to be covered. This has a limit and, therefore, the improvements are residual. For this reason, the latest updates propose promotions of the odd dozen kilometers of autonomy.
Having an alternative of about 750-800 kilometers is possible. Now, what implications would incorporating the technology that would facilitate these records have? Without a doubt, the main problem would be related to weight. This variable is one of the main weaknesses of electric options. If these data were obtained, we would easily be talking about a vehicle with weighing more than 3 tonssomething that should not be considered today.
Now, what other additional problems would there be? Without a doubt, the loading time. Today, beyond the Supercharger stations, the truth is that it is not possible to charge at powers greater than 150 kW regularly. Can you imagine having to enjoy maximum autonomy for a sporadic trip? It would make no sense and, without a doubt, it would be very difficult to amortize the extra price of a product with these characteristics.
Solutions aimed at a fast charging process
Fast charging is the variable that could make sense in the medium term. Tesla and Porsche are in the lead, thanks to Supercharger stations or the famous 800-volt ones created for the Taycan. Taking advantage of a fast charging system is more efficient, since the deadlines for enjoy about 400-500 kilometers of autonomy in less time. Even so, is it the best solution? Taking into account the current moment, a management model like Tesla’s would make it possible.
Weight efficiency is a variable that will be studied by electric car manufacturers. One of the main objectives is to achieve improve battery cell density to, with the same number of units of this class, achieve a better record in terms of performance. It is, as can be seen, an alternative that will take time.
Lastly, there is another reason he wields the non-incorporation of battery packs of larger size. Without a doubt, it is related to the safety of pedestrians. Slowing down a larger mass is very difficult, so much more efficient brake equipment is required.
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