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[mr_overalls]

Although Tesla abandoned the idea because of lack of interest (which I do find strange), a swapping station solves this problem. A depleted battery can be swapped for a fresh one in less time than a gasoline fillup requires.

[felipelemos → mr_overalls]

Tesla uses the battery as a structural part of the chassis. A swappable battery simply would not be possible.

[jandrese → felipelemos]

Not with the current design, but it's not hard to imagine a design that makes it possible.