evnow
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The recent leaks give us some basis to speculate about the economics of a long range Leaf.
The main number is $200/kWh.
For a 150 mile Leaf, we need 45 kWh battery, which would cost $9k. For a 200 mile Infiniti, we need 60 kWh battery, which would cost $12k.
Then the question becomes, can Nissan build rest of the Leaf for $20k or rest of Infiniti for $23k - So that they can be priced at $30k and $35k, respectively.
For that matter, can GM build rest of the 200 mile Sonic EV for $18k, for a rumored price of 30k.
The main number is $200/kWh.
For a 150 mile Leaf, we need 45 kWh battery, which would cost $9k. For a 200 mile Infiniti, we need 60 kWh battery, which would cost $12k.
Then the question becomes, can Nissan build rest of the Leaf for $20k or rest of Infiniti for $23k - So that they can be priced at $30k and $35k, respectively.
For that matter, can GM build rest of the 200 mile Sonic EV for $18k, for a rumored price of 30k.