I'm skeptical of the range numbers, convince me I'm wrong :)

[Screen Protech]

Seems like the estimated range is always over exaggerated.

 

[WrenchMagnate]

I have actually been researching this morning. If you want to see the possibilities, check out Quantumscape's website and YouTube videos.

Quantumscape has a licensing agreement with VW's PowerCo division. QS seems to be working with PowerCo on developing production lines for their super-thin form factor SOLID STATE batteries.

So if the timing is right, Scout can pack plenty of KWh into a smaller space, with a lighter pack and 15-minute 10-80% charge times.

Battery technology is advancing rapidly!

 

[Chuckles]

I have actually been researching this morning. If you want to see the possibilities, check out Quantumscape's website and YouTube videos.

Quantumscape has a licensing agreement with VW's PowerCo division. QS seems to be working with PowerCo on developing production lines for their super-thin form factor SOLID STATE batteries.

So if the timing is right, Scout can pack plenty of KWh into a smaller space, with a lighter pack and 15-minute 10-80% charge times.

Battery technology is advancing rapidly!

Solid state likely won't be ready for mass production in 2 years. It's always "5 years away". It's tantalizing tech for sure. It will speed up EV adoption. Lots of companies are working on solid state like Hyundai and Toyota.

 

[WrenchMagnate]

Solid state likely won't be ready for mass production in 2 years. It's always "5 years away". It's tantalizing tech for sure. It will speed up EV adoption. Lots of companies are working on solid state like Hyundai and Toyota.

It is certainly interesting to watch!

 

[maynard]

Solid state likely won't be ready for mass production in 2 years. It's always "5 years away". It's tantalizing tech for sure. It will speed up EV adoption. Lots of companies are working on solid state like Hyundai and Toyota.

At some point the '5 years away' has to become reality! One can hope...

 

[Mousehunter]

We can hope - but even if solid state is hitting the road by 2027, it is somewhat doubtful it will be in full production by then. Add to that, if it lives up to the hype, it will probably be introduced into higher margin products first.

I really hope they will be realistically close to the published range, and that getting that range will not be a costly upgrade. I kind of suspect they are looking at a crystal ball right now - trying to guess what prices, capacity, weight, etc will be by the time they are ready for vehicles to be rolling off the production line. I hope the all those factors work out to get the vehicle we want for the price we can afford. And I really hope that when 2027 comes around, we will not be second guessing if we really should wait till 2030...

 

[joewilk45]

Here's the elephant in the room the larger the gas tank for range extender the more range correct ?? So maybe that's the road they go down. But honestly I think by the time they are ready to roll in South Carolina the battery tech will be better than what it is today. I guess David Bowie was ahead of his time when he released 5 yrs