Right on. I apologize if I came off a little gruff, there’s a lot of stuff to try and say on this subject haha. Trying not to get too wordy.
But the manual EV can be done. Ford released the “Lithium” concept in 2019, and if you take a look at Autoblog website, Toyota just unveiled their “manual EV” prototype. It even simulates stalling!
I’m sure we’ll get there! But the demand just has to be high enough which makes it difficult. Manual take rate over the last few years has bounced around 3-5% in the US.
It doesn’t help that there are fewer to choose from every year. Even the base mustang doesn’t have a manual anymore.
Same with the C8 Vette which is why I went with the C7. With modern dual clutches and EVs the need from a performance standing isn't there anymore and with volume so low it often costs more for the manual even though it's a simpler component. Now it's just an enthusiast option and I'm an enthusiast seeing a device I love slowly fade away.
Right on. I apologize if I came off a little gruff, there’s a lot of stuff to try and say on this subject haha. Trying not to get too wordy.
But the manual EV can be done. Ford released the “Lithium” concept in 2019, and if you take a look at Autoblog website, Toyota just unveiled their “manual EV” prototype. It even simulates stalling!
I’m sure we’ll get there! But the demand just has to be high enough which makes it difficult. Manual take rate over the last few years has bounced around 3-5% in the US.
It doesn’t help that there are fewer to choose from every year. Even the base mustang doesn’t have a manual anymore.
Same with the C8 Vette which is why I went with the C7. With modern dual clutches and EVs the need from a performance standing isn't there anymore and with volume so low it often costs more for the manual even though it's a simpler component. Now it's just an enthusiast option and I'm an enthusiast seeing a device I love slowly fade away.