[bennelson]

Can somebody please speak about the advantages and disadvantages of front-wheel vs rear-wheel drive on an electric car?

I know in general, front wheel drive cars are WAY better on snow.

My little pickup truck sure isn't.

I always figured that one of the advantages of converting a pickup truck to electric is that is seems pretty simple to attach the motor to the transmission. It's all a straight line running from the front to the back of the truck.

Seems like the hood of a front wheel drive can get crowded real fast with the motor, tranny, steering, and wheel drive shafts.

I am toying with the possibility of converting a Miata to electric, which as rear-wheel drive.

Again, advantages/disadvantages of rear vs front drive (particular to an electric vehicle)

Thanks in advance,

-Ben