>But the public like cars to look a certain way. Meh, this isn't all that true in my opinion. A properly designed "grill-less" car can be just as popular if no

>But the public like cars to look a certain way. Meh, this isn't all that true in my opinion. A properly designed "grill-less" car can be just as popular if not moreso than a design that adheres to the status quo. Just look at every Corvette from arguably the C2* through the C5. The C4* definitively removed the grill from the design but the C2 and C3* worked them into the nose in a way completely unlike that of a traditional "grill". Then you have the case of the Citroen DS* which has been lauded as one of the most beautiful/cutting edge designs of all time. The lasting popularity and perception of these cars proves that "grills" aren't necessary, it just takes more artistic skill to design a pleasing shape without them. >Though electric cars don’t need cooling grilles – batteries don’t get as hot and they’re chilled in a different way. Now this just isn't true at all unless I'm unaware of some new design that diverges entirely from the Tesla/Nissan/GM school of electric vehicle design. While the radiator of a Tesla Model S*, X, or 3 may be much smaller than that of a typical ICE powered car, it is still large enough to require meaningful airflow through the front end/underbody. The issue with consumer perceptions of the "grill-less" designs isn't that they are innately undesirable, it's that all of the current mass production electric cars are either woefully bland or amateurishly designed. I personally think Tesla's design language is unimaginative and would carry the perception of being 10 years out of date if made by any other brand. Also, even if it was possible to passively cool the battery and motor of an electric car (while still meeting modern expectations of performance), the HVAC system still needs airflow for the AC condenser. Sources: C2: http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/img/icons/c2-corvette.jpg http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/img/icons/c2-corvette.jp... C3: https://fthmb.tqn.com/gmQGeIVkCGfb6anH9CTM6jBmLuA=/768x0/filters:no_upscale()/W89HV_CH003-56a1ca5b3df78cf7726e05ff.jpg https://fthmb.tqn.com/gmQGeIVkCGfb6anH9CTM6jBmLuA=/768x0/fil... C5: http://image.superchevy.com/f/9271396+w640+h640+q80+re0+cr1+st0/corp_0405_how_to_buy_c5_corvette_z_1%2B2002_c5.jpg http://image.superchevy.com/f/9271396+w640+h640+q80+re0+cr1+... Citroen DS: https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/two_third_slider/public/cars_images/citroen_ds23ie_1.jpg?itok=_BoBZTtz https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/two... Tesla Model S Radiator: http://www.r8talk.com/gallery/data/500/Front_Radiators.jpg http://www.r8talk.com/gallery/data/500/Front_Radiators.jpg