Hydrogen vs. Battery Electric Cars

Really enjoying your foray into the BEV vs. FCEV ring, Dianna! Roll on the next two episodes!

6:50 Re: vehicle test weights graph from 2009 study. Let's compare Mirai FCEV vs. Tesla Model S BEV. Both cars are just over 400 miles EPA rated range for current 2021 models, and I've included the slightly shorter range, cheaper Model 3 for comparison:

Mirai, 1960 kg, $50k, 402 mi.
Model 3, 1844 kg, $50k, 353 mi
Model S, 2068 kg, $90k, 405 mi.

Conclusion: the 2009 graph included in the video does not represent the reality today. BEV cars weigh more or less the same as the equivalent range FCEV, especially when you're comparing with the most efficient BEVs, i.e. Teslas.

Btw, for that 10% extra weight and extra price of the Model S you get slightly better 0-60 mph performance too: 😋

Mirai base $50k, 9 s
Mirai XLE $66k, 7.2 s
Model 3 AWD $50k, 4.2 s
Model S LR $90k, 4.2 s