Cars have long been gaining weight. Since 1990, the average mass of US vehicles has increased 25%.
It’s a theme among electric cars, too. For instance, in 2020, the average EV sold in Europe was 16% heavier than the average of all vehicles sold.
In the US, heavy hitters include:
- GMC’s Hummer EV (9k+ pounds)
- Rivian’s R1T pickup (~7k pounds)
- Ford’s F-150 Lightning (~6.5k pounds, 35% more than its gasoline twin)
The challenge here is that more weight means more raw materials needed, which is already a challenge for the EV market.
As they (probably) say, “new solutions, new problems.”
Topics:
Transportation
