Here's the thing, you do you and enjoy it. Anyone taking smack about EVs over ICE should shut it for now. They both have their positives and negatives. That said, ALL of your requirements are going to be met within the next few years. The reason I own a Rivian is because the tech got to the point that it fit my needs. I used to call EVs a pipe dream and they were, at the time. But, technology got better, VASTLY better. Toyota isn't talking smack when they say they'll be selling a 700mile range EV with 10 minutes charging by 2027. Solid State Batteries are the next big leap and they'll change everything. Batteries will get smaller, lighter, and able to charge in very short periods of time. Even with current tech, we've already got Rivians with over 400 miles of range and Lucids with 500 miles. The real problem with those is the pricing but that's coming down too.
Honestly, it's a gimmick and it's kinda dumb. Electrics don't need transmissions at all because they deliver 100% of their torque the second you press the accelerator. That's why even lower powered EVs have such good acceleration. Even a cheap Bolt EV can do 0-60 in under 6 seconds. My Rivian can do it in 3. IMO, a production Wrangler is either going to have a motor integrated solid axle (Manga already builds one) or they're going to connect a motor directly to the transfer case.
My Rivian can do 320miles on a single charge. The Max Battery version just came out can can get over 400 miles. The upcoming Silverado EV can do 450. That's nothing compared to what's coming when Solid States hit the market. Toyota is expecting their solid state EV in 2027 with 700 miles of range and charging in as little as 10 minutes. For now, stick with what works for you (and you can afford) but the tech is gonna be there sooner than you think.
THIS TIMES A BILLION. You hit the exact words I've used on this. There is definitely a visceral connection between the driver and the car that is missing when you don't hear and feel. the roar of a V8. I will give credit to Dodge for trying to tackle this but they haven't quite nailed it.
IMO you’re missing the point here man. Nobody really needs a manual in 2023 because automatics are excellent now. Manuals are for the fun factor, which is why I’m a car guy.
I think that his point is, the experience wll be no where near the same. Manuals are fun to row between the gears, feeling/listening to the engine revs rise and fall as you move up the power band. The EV's (quiet) instant on torque makes all of that go away. There's nothing to listen to, the sensation is vanilla, and the motor doesn't need gear ratios to haul ass. You might as well be shifting your ceiling fan.
There are conversation companies that do manual transmission all the time. The only difference is you don't need to slip the clutch. Select a gear and go. I will admit that modern automatics are quite good, but the best ones use an internal dual clutch setup. I've owned fast cars in both varieties, manuals are more engaging, arguably simpler and easier to maintain.
Good point. It's like having a underground fuel tank at your home. Why would you use a traditional gas station unless you were on a long trip?
