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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary
Why do many EV's come in RWD or AWD? What about good ol' FWD? I would be more likely to buy a Tesla if they came in the FWD format. And I don't mean just tiny sub-compact cars. I mean FWD station wagons, minivans, mid and full sized sedans, etc. What's happened to good ol' practicality?
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We didn't get FWD because it was better.
The majority of cars switched a transverse engine with a transaxle because is more compact, lighter, and more fuel efficient than a longitudinal engine layout with rear axle. The engine went into the front of the car because FWD is easier to package close to the radiator and putting the engine in the front leaves the rear open for luggage.
In EVs the packaging is easier and automakers can convert back to the better driving dynamics of RWD.