[Tade0]

I think that if at all, this exemption should last until 2030 at maximum.

The reason is that batteries with densities sufficient to make EVs no heavier than ICEs exist (like https://amprius.com/products/ ) but they need investment for production to be scaled up - the 5GWh plant Amprius is planning will go entirely to niche applications, so it's not enough.

Meanwhile the Chinese are introducing cars with 700kg+ batteries:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeekr_009

This is counterproductive.