Honda targeting 50% weight reduction with EV solid state batteries

Re:Honda targeting 50% weight reduction with EV solid state ... by jedberg on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @11:38AM (#37323801)

We looked at the Pacifica hybrid when we bought ours, but that year (2017) it was brand new and the mechanic recommended against it until Chrysler had a chance to work out the kinks in their hybrid technology.

If I had to get a new van today, I'd consider it (or their all-electric next year).

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Re:Honda targeting 50% weight reduction with EV solid state ... by toast0 on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @11:53AM (#37323999)

I have a 2017 gas Pacifica, purchased in 2016, and yeah, I would suggest not getting a first model year vehicle.

The PHEV might be nice, but you lose the underfloor storage and can't fold the middle seats into the floor.

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Re:Honda targeting 50% weight reduction with EV solid state ... by darrylb42 on Wednesday August 30, 2023 @12:50PM (#37324952)

The seats in the PHEV are nicer than the folding seats in the gas model and the pop out pretty easily. We have the passenger one out full time, easier to get to the kids in the back and allows for more storage when travelling.

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