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by foxyv 1575 days ago
Without a breakdown of vehicle costs it's hard to know exactly why they haven't increased range. Out of PURE speculation, I think it's due to lack of competition. If you get a better battery then you can reduce manufacturing cost, improve reliability, and reduce weight if you don't increase the range. Without competition, there is no reason to increase range. Especially if their charging infrastructure is lightyears ahead of everyone.