CAN YOU GET A MANUAL ELECTRIC CAR?
No, all electric cars are automatic.
They require no gear changing on the driver’s part, other than choosing whether to go forwards or backwards, or go into neutral for stopping or parking.
Because electric cars don’t have conventional gears, there is no need for manual transmission involving gear settings and a clutch.
But some manufacturers are looking to add in software that simulates manual gear changes for moving at different speeds.
This would give the traditional driving “feel” that many motorists are used to and prefer.
However, this has no performance benefit, as electric cars are designed to run automatically at optimum efficiency, allowing drivers to concentrate fully on the road.
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