Still want an EV?

[AmuroRay]

I believe MotorIQ has a time attack Model3 and it can only do 1 lap at full power. That's what happens when you power cars with electric women's toys.

[dreamingat30fps]

Originally Posted by swagon

I still find it difficult to understand why one would choose a battery electric sporty car over an ICE equivalent, you know, a car that you may not be driving every day to walmart every time you run out of condoms. But okay, Cammisa, if a little controversial in his opinions*, can drive and he's a respected person in this regard.

*emphasis on opinions...

I think he was spot on when he said he would rather have an EV than a 4 cylinder turbo ICE vehicle with an automatic transmission and fake engine noise... or something along those lines.

Most modern "sports sedans" do absolutely nothing for me from a driving enthusiast perspective. Give me a naturally aspirated, 2 seater with a manual transmission and a loud exhaust or give me a fucking EV. That's basically where I'm at these days.

[eugenebmw]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

I believe MotorIQ has a time attack Model3 and it can only do 1 lap at full power. That's what happens when you power cars with electric women's toys.

I also wonder what kind of side effects will do to multiple times fast charging and fast discharge on the battery for a track day.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

I think he was spot on when he said he would rather have an EV than a 4 cylinder turbo ICE vehicle with an automatic transmission and fake engine noise... or something along those lines.

Most modern "sports sedans" do absolutely nothing for me from a driving enthusiast perspective. Give me a naturally aspirated, 2 seater with a manual transmission and a loud exhaust or give me a fucking EV. That's basically where I'm at these days.

When I drove my first EV, I quickly realized that while being an automatic, because the torque curve is essentially flat, it is always in the correct "gear". EV are really just one-speed manuals. I'm a die hard manual transmission guy, but if forced, I could live with a single-speed EV. I say "forced" because the battery-power architecture just sucks and is stupid because of limited range, long recharge cycle and weight. Fix the battery (by using an ICE-generator), then I'm on it like stink on poop.

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by eugenebmw

I also wonder what kind of side effects will do to multiple times fast charging and fast discharge on the battery for a track day.

Battery wears down fast. And there is an issue I don’t hear anyone talk about - the harmful EMF radiation these cars give off. 5G is bad - but these cars are literally a tower under you seat.

We are talking lower sperm count, headaches, cancer or worse.

[AmuroRay]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

When I drove my first EV, I quickly realized that while being an automatic, because the torque curve is essentially flat, it is always in the correct "gear". EV are really just one-speed manuals. I'm a die hard manual transmission guy, but if forced, I could live with a single-speed EV. I say "forced" because the battery-power architecture just sucks and is stupid because of limited range, long recharge cycle and weight. Fix the battery (by using an ICE-generator), then I'm on it like stink on poop.

The correct answer is to use smaller motors with gearing and find a way to turn gasoline or oil directly into energy without burning it.

Could also do a nuclear powered car- since that radiation isn’t really a thing.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by AmuroRay

Battery wears down fast. And there is an issue I don’t hear anyone talk about - the harmful EMF radiation these cars give off. 5G is bad - but these cars are literally a tower under you seat.

We are talking lower sperm count, headaches, cancer or worse.

Paranoid much? A hyundai EV ran with us all day at autoX last weekend.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

I think he was spot on when he said he would rather have an EV than a 4 cylinder turbo ICE vehicle with an automatic transmission and fake engine noise... or something along those lines.

Most modern "sports sedans" do absolutely nothing for me from a driving enthusiast perspective. Give me a naturally aspirated, 2 seater with a manual transmission and a loud exhaust or give me a fucking EV. That's basically where I'm at these days.

Well, I've got an F80 alongside a diesel G21 and I also don't really crave an G80 or the new C 63. I've driven all kinds of G8x cars and they've left me cold... so I kind of understand. Zero desire.

But, for me, still BEV = daily commuter only