Why electric cars don't have conventional gearboxes

23 April 2022
The overwhelming majority of electric cars nowadays don’t use a gearbox.

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  • Anonymous

EVs are far more reliable in general than ICE cars, but leave it to the two of the least reliable brands I've experienced to be featured in this article to add complexity with marginal benefits.

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Very good article. Very concise too indeed. Now I know why those EVs don't need gearbox, me personally will miss those shifting in ICE car as a petrolhead...

GregLu, 24 Apr 2022I like these kind of article, it's nice to throw at friend and to have them a clear and c... moreThanks GregLu! Happy we could help.

  • Anonymous

how many gear needed for the liad total of 250 metric ton? or simply use computer sync electric motor in every single tire

if that so, formula e equipped with dedicated electric motor in every tire should ve able to achieve 0 to 300 mph in 1 second

I like these kind of article, it's nice to throw at friend and to have them a clear and concise explanation, even if it's not in first language :)

Congrats!

(Just a though, perhaps ArenaEV should offer the choice for the user of GSMA to be 'imported' here too, it's easier than registering again, just some sql move hehe :P)

easy, 23 Apr 2022I'm a common person and I believe an EV with max speed 150 km/h and 0-100 km/h in 10 seco... moreEspecially now with new regulations coming in EU with the speed limiters fitted to all new cars becoming compulsory... That's probably a very good idea for a separate article :)

  • easy

I'm a common person and I believe an EV with max speed 150 km/h and 0-100 km/h in 10 seconds is enough for me. No need for a gearbox.

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