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Well their examples pointing to the utility of manual transmissions on EVs include: - A car with a two-speed automatic transmission - A concept with fake shif

Well their examples pointing to the utility of manual transmissions on EVs include: - A car with a two-speed automatic transmission - A concept with fake shifting and a fake clutch - A modded classic car where the first two gears are admittedly not very useful I don't think those speak well towards manual transmissions continuing to exist in the EV world, at least in the sense that enthusiasts would want them to. I totally get the disdain for torque-converter automatic transmissions, but an EV drivetrain avoids basically all of the downsides that people have come to expect from an automatic.

arcticfox 4y ago
This sounds like they’re making the opposite of the point they tried to make. None of those seems remotely useful. As an EV driver I’m baffled as to why anyone would want manual. The only real advantages afaik in ICE are better torque control and engine braking, both of which don’t make any sense in an EV. Maybe in an incredibly wimpy EV
- kehrin 4y ago
  > The only real advantages afaik in ICE are better torque control and engine braking I'd argue the majority of manual fans are into them not for any utilitarian reason, rather it's all about the enjoyment that comes from controlling a fun (i.e interesting powerband, characterful sound) engine with a satisfying shifter. Think of it like playing a musical instrument. I highly doubt manuals will catch on for EVs because the electric motors are super smooth and their torque makes gears irrelevant (the Porsche Taycan being an outlier here).