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Originally Posted by bavarianride
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Originally Posted by techwhiz1
Currently Tesla is moving toward iron batteries in the TM3 that have more cycles and weigh more. Cost less
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I assume iron battery is safer than Li one, and at reduced cost? If so that will be a good thing. |
The iron battery is safer.
It is heavier, but you can hide that by increasing the number of cells so range isn't affected. This can only be done in lower end models.
Finally is it cheaper since iron is readily available. The cost reduction is converted to profit. It is not passed.to the consumer as a cheaper car.