You all might find this interesting:
3500 lbs., with a 660 lb. battery pack. Still the wrong battery, since it only has a lifespan of 5 to 10 years and 80,000 to 100,000 miles.
Nickel is cheaper and longer-lasting, and less heavy in practice. A 30 kWh NiMH pack weighs 1000 lbs., the 20 kWh...