The great discussion with electric cars is based on the little autonomy they offer, especially related to the loading time to be able to continue on the road.
Although the first EV models had poor performance, the evolution in the batteries was allowing more power and also longer journeys, but more and more work is also being done on the other variant, fast recharging. It is in the second factor where Ford is putting its focus.
Less autonomy, but also less charging time
Recently Jim Farley, Ford CEO, stated that the new generations of electric vehicles will have the following properties:
- Platforms specially developed for this type of mechanics
- Greater simplicity of production
- aesthetic designs much more specific exteriors and interiors
- batteries smaller
In general, these four qualities aim to offer better benefits with more accessible prices, however, the doubt remains in the aspect of autonomy.
Regarding performance in kilometers, Farley was clear, the ideal thing on a trip is to stop every 300 or 400 kilometers. If the car can reach that goal then the important thing is to have a fast enough recharge to “stretch your legs a bit”, have a coffee and return to the ring with a full battery and a relaxed skeleton
In the words of Ford’s CEO:
“If you can quickly charge and get another 200 miles in 10 minutes, that would be better than having a 500-mile battery that costs like an extra $30,000.”
A good suggestion, but…
The proposal seems very logical, in addition to costs that translate into sale price space and weight are saved, which translate into better performance and performance.
The problems can be:
- The battery life
- The charging network.
The first aspect would only be a problem if the batteries were constantly fed with ultra-fast systems, the The second is more complex, especially in large unpopulated areas.
Not to mention countries like Mexico that still have almost all the way ahead in infrastructure development, but let’s think that perhaps these charging centers could bring prosperity to small urban centers for which no one stopped before.
What do you think of making 15-minute stops every 3 hours of travel?
