There’s no shortage of electric vehicles that are much heavier than a comparable combustion model.
We’ve rounded up the heaviest ones available in 2023.
The manufacturer says the truck variant can weigh up to 9,063 lbs.
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What’s almost unbelievable is that the battery alone weighs in at a whopping 2,923 lbs.
To put into perspective just how heavy the battery is, a Mini Cooper two-door hardtop weighs 2,769 lbs.
It’s mind-boggling that the Hummer’s battery alone weighs more than an entire compact car.
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There are vehicles for sale that are more capable off-road than the Hummer EV, and quicker on-road.
For a pickup of its size, the Rivian R1T is one heavy vehicle.
The Rivian’s quad-motor setup is probably responsible for some extra pounds, as is the enormous 135-kWh battery.
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With functionality like this, it’s not difficult to see why the Rivian’s weight quickly adds up.
Rolls-Royce and electric motors seem like a match made in heaven.
Electrification has done nothing to spoil the classic Rolls-Royce lines that adorn the Spectre’s gorgeous bodywork.
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The 6,228-pound EQS SUV is therefore more than 1,000 pounds heavier than the Model X.
It’s just remarkable that something this heavy can challenge most purpose-built supercars when it comes to acceleration.
Automakers need to find a way to cut some of the weight because safety is a concern.
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