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You're comparing an ICE-engine Automatic with an ICE-engine Manual. An EV doesn't have a transmission in the conventional sense (1). It's just a final drive f

You're comparing an ICE-engine Automatic with an ICE-engine Manual. An EV doesn't have a transmission in the conventional sense (1). It's just a final drive from the motor to the differential (which you'd have in any conventional ICE gearbox anyway). The motor is always connected, and can drive from zero speed to maximum in the same gear. It's a totally difference experience to an 'automatic' ICE car as there are no shifts. It's like a part of the car is just no longer there - and for good reason as electric motors can provide torque over a much wider range of speeds than an ICE engine can. The gearbox in an ICE car is only there to cover for the inadequacy of ICE engines. It's missing from EVs because it's not needed. Life-long petrolhead here (driven as an amateur in the WRC for reference). Bought my first EV a few years ago, and never going back. It makes zero sense for most people to have an ICE car now. If you've not driven one, reserve judgement about the transmission as most people I know who've driven mine have found it a revelation. (1) with the exception of the Porsche Taycan AFAIK.

Stratoscope 2y ago
Hello fellow EV-head! (Is that a word?) I loved my 15-year-old Kia Rondo with the V6 and 5-speed transmission and manual up/down override. It was very peppy and surprisingly great for a plain old crossover SUV. Last year I went on a road trip to a friend's wedding 80 miles away. The Rondo was showing its age, so I wanted to rent a more reliable car, was curious about EVs, and found a Kia EV6 at my local Hertz outlet. OMG. The driving experience was so different! The torque is always there when you need it. A couple of months later I got one of my own. I was amused that the window sticker says "1-speed automatic". Speaking only for you and me, and without any political implications, we are not going back!

Stratoscope 2y ago

Hello fellow EV-head! (Is that a word?) I loved my 15-year-old Kia Rondo with the V6 and 5-speed transmission and manual up/down override. It was very peppy and surprisingly great for a plain old crossover SUV. Last year I went on a road trip to a friend's wedding 80 miles away. The Rondo was showing its age, so I wanted to rent a more reliable car, was curious about EVs, and found a Kia EV6 at my local Hertz outlet. OMG. The driving experience was so different! The torque is always there when you need it. A couple of months later I got one of my own. I was amused that the window sticker says "1-speed automatic". Speaking only for you and me, and without any political implications, we are not going back!