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Originally Posted by Tremelune
Am I crazy to think it wise to put the batteries ahead of the rear axle? They can pretty much go anywhere on the car and balance will improve significantly if they went where the rear seats are.
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Yes.
But then you have to construct a firewall inside the car with proper vents. Lithium batteries are pretty lethal when they go bad from rupturing. Stink like hell and give off some nasty gases.
All depends on what the goals for the vehicle are though. If this was an autocross demon, probably wouldn't need so many batteries (maybe 1/3 depending on voltage needs) and yes the best spot would be just behind the fronts seats on the floor to get everything close to the CofG.