They are heavier (altough not as much as Lead-Acid!), which is why they don’t tend to be used in “portable” applications like e-scooters.
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ToeNailClippings@lemmy.world 7 months agoThey are heavier (altough not as much as Lead-Acid!), which is why they don’t tend to be used in “portable” applications like e-scooters.
PeachMan@lemmy.world 7 months ago
They’re bigger AND heavier. Small vehicle manufacturers still use lithium ion batteries because it lets them cram more range into a limited battery space, without being too heavy. And the fact that a lithium ion battery goes bad in a few years is just icing on the cake. Many people will just buy a new scooter rather than replacing the battery, so the manufacturer makes more money.