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Originally Posted by ddanz27
Does anybody dissagree that there is really no point in a transmission in an EV?
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I absolutely disagree. Like an ICE, an electric motor has a powerband and limited torque/horsepower output. You will greatly extend your range, as well as the life of your motor and batteries, by being able to downshift to accelerate on hills or when heavily loaded (or when the battery voltage sags at the end of your charge.)