[bloggie]

I'm not sure about that, my electric vehicle weighs about a ton less than a Mustang.

[neogodless]

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/mustang-curb-weights

2024 Mustang curb weight is 3588 - 3949 lbs.

So you're suggesting you drive an EV that weighs approximately 1588 - 1949 lbs. Which EV is that?

https://www.topspeed.com/lightest-electric-cars/

At least in the U.S., the lightest EV starts at 2952 lbs (Fiat 500e).

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/at-1627-pounds-the-va...

There is at least one EV that is light enough, though I suspect it is not your daily driver.

[ben_w]

Not OP, but also not US.

The Dacia Spring is available around here (Berlin), and while it's a bit more than that mass, it's close enough to be "about" a ton lighter.

[neogodless]

Looks like 2300 lbs but if you're comparing base trims that's 1200 lbs lighter than the base Mustang. A bit of a stretch for "about". And also a nonsensical comparison. Different purposes, different class of vehicle, different regulatory / safety requirements.

[qup]

Is it a skateboard? Mustangs aren't even 2 tons.

An ~1800-lb limit, to be a ton less than a mustang, doesn't give you much room to make a full-size vehicle. A prius is over 3,000 lbs.

[mikestew]

Even if it is a skateboard, it is still heavier than a non-electric skateboard. As GP said, electric vehicles are very heavy. My electric bike weighs considerably more than non-electric bikes, our electric scooters weigh more than kick scooters, and parent is being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian.

[hombre_fatal]

Quibble: Electric vehicle weight is compared to the ICE alternatives. You’re comparing electric vehicles to things without motors at all

[brookst]

Then your electric car is exceptional. A mustang weighs about 3,600 pounds. Which is heavy to be sure.

But lighter than almost all electric cars. Certainly not a ton heavier.

Tesla model 3: 3900 pounds Tesla model S: 4700 pounds Chevy bolt: 3600 pounds Nissan Leaf: 3900 pounds Volkswagen ID4: 4600 pounds

EVs are heavy. I’d be interested in your 2600 pound EV.

[nhecker]

A Mitsubishi I-MiEV at 2268 LB (3329 LB GVWR - 661 LB vehicle capacity weight) isn't a ton lighter than a Ford Mustang, but it's on the lighter side for an EV.

Source: my I-MiEV owner's manual

[qup]

2024 Toyota Camry - 3595lbs

So is the mustang heavy? Compared to what?

[brookst]

Mustang is a big heavy GT style car. It has heavy engines, a wide body, big tires, etc.

A 2-door mini cooper is 2600 pounds. A Nissan Versa is about the same.

For larger cars, the Elantra and Civic are both less than 3000 pounds.