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Originally Posted by serialk11r
2 speed gearboxes make perfect sense for EVs. 3 speeds makes sense if the motor is very small, but on a pure EV they won't be. A manual shift lever would IMO be fun but a clutch pedal is not necessary given the electric motor rotor has very low moment of inertia compared to a gasoline engine.
The cool thing about a M/T EV is that you would be rewarded with better regen efficiency if you downshift while braking  |
There are electric trials bikes that have a clutch for clutch dumps. I guess the difference between vehicle weight and motor inertia might make it more relevant there.