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Originally Posted by stevehifi
I'm all onboard for an M-EV and here's why I think so:
-Torque!!
-you will get the advantages of low CG
-alot more space to improve suspension geometry (esp in the front)
-4 motors driving wheels gives infinite options for driving dynamics
-reproducing engine sound in the cabin/exterior is a trivial thing with transducers and resonance chambers. I bet you'll be able to choose from
any legacy M-car sound at the push of a button
-better infotainment features
-more space in the cabin/trunks
-reliability will go up big time (low maintenance, just software updates and
brake pad/tire changes)
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A few other quality-of-life improvements we should expect:
1. Ability to cool/heat the cabin remotely, without starting up an ICE.
2. Much cheaper fueling costs via electricity, think 1/5th to 1/2 to what you pay in gas.
3. Maintenance - you mentioned, but it's actually better than what you hinted. Cheaper overall cost of ownership (because less to do), less time spent at a dealer, even less brake pad replacements due to re-gen braking, so basically just tires and cabin air filters is all you need.
4. Single-gear transmission means a more direct, more comfortable driving experience for driver + passengers.