What is VIA Motors? I can't find anything on it. They claim they are producing a truck that can achieve a range of 400miles, that is some sort of hybrid. Any thoughts? I can't find much info other than that Bob Lutz is running the show.
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They are converted PHEVs (EREVs) - not EVs. Just 20 or 40 miles in EV and then uses gas engine, like the Volt.Not funny. I am really hoping for some information not from their website. Anyone know anything about this? How are they planning on achieving range of 400miles?
Do you have the link to the article talking about their 400 mile claim?What is VIA Motors? I can't find anything on it. They claim they are producing a truck that can achieve a range of 400miles, that is some sort of hybrid. Any thoughts? I can't find much info other than that Bob Lutz is running the show.
Hmmm.
Tesla's Model S (-160) is using a 40 kWh battery, and will get 160 miles out of it.
VIA's E-REV pickup truck is using a 24 kWh battery, and will get 40 miles out of it.
If I was wearing a Tesla-hater hat, I'd say that Tesla must be wildly optimistic about their range.
If I was wearing a VIA-hater hat, I'd say that their pickup truck must be ridiculously inefficient.
Since I don't wear a hat, I'll say that we should welcome the additional diversity in vehicle choices that will be soon available to us all.
--Ardie
Not funny. I am really hoping for some information not from their website. Anyone know anything about this? How are they planning on achieving range of 400miles?
If they can't get very basic numbers on their website right(30A charging is a little over 7kw, not 15),then IMO they cannot be taken seriously.
If these were available to individual buyers and not just fleet operators, I'd have a tough choice between a Via pickup and a Model 3.