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Originally Posted by twitchyzero
on paper, ICE have already lost, except for range
it's the intangibles: EVs are unlikely to ever have that tossable lightweight feel, and 3rd pedal even if that's all but practically phased out going into the next decade
i do appreciate their low center of gravity though
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As much as I love having a clutch, it's pointless on an EV. The entire point of gears is to maintain the engine speed for optimal performance (be it power, fuel economy, and/or reliability).
Electric motors don't have the same characteristics that would benefit from multiple gears.