User replaceable/upgradeable battery?

[Fattdogs]

I know it won't be as easy to modify as say the backseats/panels. But the one feature that would make me keep an EV forever would be being able to replace the battery pack reasonably easy in a garage maybe with some help.

I'm curious how complex this would be on the slate

 

[E90400K]

You'd need training on handling the high voltage battery so as to not electrocute yourself. Have understanding of how to disconnect the battery cooling system, then reconnect the cooling system and bleed it free of air, which may require special equipment. And devise an apparatus to lift the battery out-of and in-to place. And then pay shipping to deliver the battery to you and take away the used battery. Again, specialized transport due to the high voltage risks.

For liability purposes, I doubt SLATE will publish the DIY instructions.

 

[zipn]

Would be nice if the battery was in smaller cells and expandable in ~50 kWh chunks. Add 1,2,3 or even 4 to expand the range.
Anyone know if the batteries are actively cooled/heated?

 

[Fattdogs]

You'd need training on handling the high voltage battery so as to not electrocute yourself. Have understanding of how to disconnect the battery cooling system, then reconnect the cooling system and bleed it free of air, which may require special equipment. And devise an apparatus to lift the battery out-of and in-to place. And then pay shipping to deliver the battery to you and take away the used battery. Again, specialized transport due to the high voltage risks.

For liability purposes, I doubt SLATE will publish the DIY instructions.

I'm not saying that they should publish DIY instructions, but that the engineering behind it would be more user conscious. Unlike say Tesla where you have to rip out the entire interior to get to the batteries.

There's also quick disconnects for wiring and no leak quick disconnects for cooling lines.

 

[Fattdogs]

Would be nice if the battery was in smaller cells and expandable in ~50 kWh chunks. Add 1,2,3 or even 4 to expand the range.
Anyone know if the batteries are actively cooled/heated?

Heck, if there was battery extenders to just throw in the bed, I'd use those for longer road trips