Tesla patents robot that can swap car batteries in 15min

Tesla is looking into new ways to swap out the battery packs in its electric cars – a move that would slash the amount of time it takes for drivers to get a full charge. The firm recently filed a patent for a battery-swapping system that can lift up a vehicle and change out its battery pack for a new one in just 15 minutes. According to the patent, the rig could even be installed on a trailer with ramps built on either side, allowing cars to drive right in and out. The patent, filed in May, relies on a mechanical lift that can raise the vehicle to a predetermined height. The patent, filed in May, is designed for Model S and Model X vehicles, and relies on a mechanical lift that can raise the vehicle to a predetermined height.