Originally Posted by
threeighteen
Lower weight, better capacity, longer service life.
Batteries are still heavy when they're drained. Fuel has the magical property of not weighing down the aircraft once it's used.
Went to Norfolk in a Tesla last week...If I could afford to buy one today I would and get rid of the gas powered car...Amazing vehicle. Tesla supercharger saturation is moving ahead on a ambitious schedule. Their plans for lighter batteries are also moving ahead and Tesla plans to bring out two new vehicles (an SUV and a smaller 4 door) in the next few years...Honestly, I was completely blown away by the rate at which the super chargers at the tesla charging station in Richmond got the car charged up while I had a coffee and bagel at Panera bread...