Do you think it matters if it is an automatic? Would bypassing the torque converter cause any problems? is it also running a pump to make hydraulic pressure?
edit, oops, heres something, yah it looks wasteful to put an automatic in a range challenged EV
http://www.evconvert.com/faq/can-i-u...c-transmission
Are you talking about cutting the differential off and mounting up to that? I wonder if there is a way to salvage the gear changes without the automatic losses (i.e. bypass the torque converter), would take some work either way. The saturn is RV towable so there might be some options.