ARE GENERAL MOTORS ELECTRIC VEHICLES TOO HEAVY FOR SOME PUBLIC ROADS?

EV Channels Review

This video investigates whether heavy electric vehicles, specifically the Cadillac Escalade IQ, exceed the 4-ton weight limits posted on many residential roads. The reviewer confirms the Escalade IQ, weighing over 9,000 lbs (more than 4 tons), along with other GM EVs like the Hummer EV, Silverado EV, and Sierra Denali EV, surpass this limit due to their large battery packs. However, after consulting local police and township engineers, the reviewer concludes that in his specific municipality (Chester, NJ), these weight restrictions are unlikely to apply to passenger EVs, with authorities defaulting to not restricting residents. The video highlights that this interpretation may vary significantly in other areas, especially concerning older infrastructure like covered bridges. The reviewer also touches upon the future possibility of lighter, more energy-dense batteries reducing EV weight. An expert engineer's opinion is cited, suggesting that even heavy EVs have an insignificant impact on pavement wear compared to commercial trucks, questioning the basis for potential weight-based EV taxes.