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Toyota to offer manual gearbox in next-generation electric cars (www.autocar.co.uk)

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I don't really see the point of this. It's just adding complexity for the sake of it. As far as I can tell when you change gear it just changes some software parameters, there are no physical gears. Yet there's a clutch and the ability to stall?

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[–] ilovesatan 1 points 1 year ago

We do think that EVs lack soul. However it isn't because they lack a manual gearbox. It's because they are treated like electronics devices. You are discouraged or outright blocked from repairing, tinkering, and modifying most EVs. They are all focused on peak efficiency or luxury, not towards a fun and engaging driving experience.

To be clear, I didn't expect the first wave of EVs to be driver focused canyon carvers, but to get me into one they'll need more than fake engine noises and simulated gearboxes.