Even if their disclosed reasoning seems a little light-headed, the consequences are real at a platform level, less acceleration means : - lower max(amperage) t

Even if their disclosed reasoning seems a little light-headed, the consequences are real at a platform level, less acceleration means : - lower max(amperage) to deliver for battery pack (lowered specs) - longer-lasting battery pack at same energy capacity (strong accelerations consume lots of energy, and wear the battery) - reduced weight (critical parameter for higher km/energy) : - lighter motor (reduced max torque) - lighter brakes (because of lower max speed) - ... Low-tech solutions can sometimes be what people need. Solving the problem "go from point a to point b" in a safe, cost-efficient, and energy-efficient manner, is not a solved problem (yet).