I’ve never seen an ICE car need two engines to drive all four wheels. Why do EVs need 2 motors? Wouldn’t a transmission be cheaper than another motor?

  • Teutonic-Tonic@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Yes, a drive shaft and transfer cases/gear boxes hugely complicate what can be a very simple EV platform. Also adds maintenance.

    • Terrible_Tutor@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Yes, a drive shaft and transfer cases/gear boxes hugely complicate what can be a very simple EV platform. Also adds maintenance.

      …that sound you’re hearing is all the dealers collectively orgasming