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by jlturner 897 days ago
You can swap the batteries in some cars, but it’s still something to have a professional do.

For leaf info: https://github.com/dalathegreat/Nissan-LEAF-Battery-Upgrade

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Nio, a Chinese EV manufacturer, allows batteries swap instead of charging.

They have swapping stations where you just drive the car in and the battery is swapped through an automated process in under 5 minutes, then you drive off with a full charge.

Edit: here it is https://youtu.be/1kZgG58zz8U?si=RVdtpw7uthJFZqVv

Wait until that reachs F1 and it will be 5 seconds.

The problem will be battery thieves.

You mean Formula E?
In other words, wait until E becomes 1.