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Originally Posted by raptor5244

I am curious to see how many enthusiasts fully embrace the silence of performance EVs. I owned a Tesla Model 3 Performance for a couple years, which is faster to 60mph than my ZL1 but I found it a lot less fun to drive. I don't think many folks will fully understand how much of cars personality and driving engagement comes from the vibration, gearing, engine and exhaust noise until you eliminate it. If you are the type of person who would like to remove as many of those characteristic as possible then you will love an EV. They are heavy but quiet, smooth, quick and efficient. They make for great daily drivers. However, if you prefer a car that has more character/soul and can tickle all the senses than I think you grow bored of EVs pretty quick, regardless of how fast they accelerate.

Furthermore, these EVs traction and stability control systems feel weird compared to current performance ICE vehicles. For example, you can't spin the tires in a Tesla (at least without hacking the system and voiding warranty) and even if they let you it is strange because they use open differentials and lots of software tuning to control the front and rear motors. It just doesn't feel natural. You also have to learn how to balance the car with regen braking, which is cool for a daily driver but kind of awkward for spirited driving. I am using Tesla here as my only EV reference point but I am hopeful the engineers at GM can build an EV performance coupe that has some character to it and is still fun to drive. I am looking for more than quick acceleration since EV minivans will be able to accelerate to 60mph in 3 seconds in the future. No one will care about quick acceleration after a while as it will be the norm. Drive modes, dynamic handling characteristics, sporty interiors with seats that hold you in place, aggressive styling, relaxed nanny controls come to mind.

Probably have to have track mode disable regen braking. Though that would probably result in a lower EPA range rating.

Why Tesla got rid of low regen setting was so they could raise the range rating.