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Battery Swapping Event - Live Updates
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There's no way you'll get the exact same pack when you return. Maybe one with similar characteristics, but the cost is astronomical to store unusable packs at the station while the rented packs are out in the wild. If 20 people headed off for the weekend, for example, you'd need at least 20 rentable packs at the station.
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
But, it wouldn't be possible to use superchargers even with that borrowed 85, right? The car has to be SC-enabled for that, I'd think.
Haven't seen the video yet, but, more power to Tesla! As pack capacities increase over the next few years, I'd not mind using borrowed mega packs for road trips.
This doesn't seem like it's intended to be an alternative to super charging for people who want to do long road trips. It feels like an alternative for people who want to, or can only afford to buy the 60KWH pack, but need the additional range for road trips. Any update on the cost? Is it $99 or $99 per week?
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FredTMC
Model S VIN #4925
Absolutely not (IMO). It's MY battery. I rented a TM "rental" battery to save cycles on MY battery for a long trip. I just want MY battery stored. Not cycled. Also, I don't want it fully charged until right before I get to the station to get it back.
bollar
Disgruntled Member
Thanks for posting. Now I don't have to wait up for Tesla to post it on their website.
This article says $60-$80 and get back original pack: Tesla Announces 90-Second Automated Battery Swap Option
At the event there was nothing about "$99". Only comparable to cost of filling with gas. But maybe they'll divulge more details at the press conference or online.
According to this article, it appears that you pay the swap fee two times. Once when you get the rental, then again when you pickup your original battery, which they recharge for you while you were gone.
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/...-2013-avoid-lengthy-recharge-pitstops-for-60/
The fee is estimated at $60 - $80 each time.
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/...-2013-avoid-lengthy-recharge-pitstops-for-60/
The fee is estimated at $60 - $80 each time.
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Thanks for the video
Good for you. I'll wait until tomorrow to see the official video. Good night.
Good for you. I'll wait until tomorrow to see the official video. Good night.
FalconNinetyD
Active Member
"Those that opt to keep the new battery pack must pay the difference in cost — which is worked out based on the difference in age between the new and original batteries."
Did Elon say anything else about how the difference is calculated? Does a person at the swap center run a diagnostic on the battery?
Did Elon say anything else about how the difference is calculated? Does a person at the swap center run a diagnostic on the battery?
Am I missing something, but is the price of a swap good for the entire journey, i.e., multiple swaps for every stop at a swapping station, or just a one-time swap? If the former, how does this possibly make sense? A 60 owner would be paying multiple times to swap on a journey of 450 miles. And if it's only good for one time, how many people would seriously go through this effort and pay in lieu of a free (and relatively fast and painless) SC stop?? Seriously, I think I'm missing something.
Juicy details:
Tesla 90-Second Battery Swap Tech Coming This Year - Forbes
50 batteries at each station. Wow.
Tesla 90-Second Battery Swap Tech Coming This Year - Forbes
50 batteries at each station. Wow.
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