I think you’re missing the point of the original thread. Its a change in driving style based on getting the most out of your batteries, nothing more.
It is a well documented fact that battery weight affects handling and not in a good way. Some benefits arise from a low centre of gravity but overall the cars feel heavier and far less agile. I think when we were talking about the driving experience being spoilt it was because people would be driving to get the most range out of their batteries rather than just driving normally, regardless of the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
My post was about has owning affected an EV changed your habits, and you make a comment about it being a well documented fact that EV’s have compromised handling due to weight!
Well, firstly I’d disagree (Obviously) Yes, they weigh more, but they, especially the newer vehicles have the power and torque to not only reduce it, but overcome it, the weight also in my opinion is a real advantage, all low down, reducing the Centre of Gravity, and also getting the weight more balanced, that’s why supercars go mid engine. The biggest compromises with EV’s are range and for some engine noise, but for many others this is a great bonus.
Also, so far, I seem to be the only one going for the extra economy, all the other owners are really enjoying the performance and, to quote Gothitjulie, “driving it like they stole it!”, and maybe that’s due more to the fact I can’t charge at home, but I certainly enjoy driving again, and I do have my moments, especially enjoyed watching an M5 in my rear view mirror at 3 consecutive sets of traffic lights last week, if he hadn’t been slipping the clutch and trying to inch forward, I probably wouldn’t have bothered, but it did put a smile on my face!
I’m driving more smoothly, not slower, and as I said, if there are vehicles behind me, I tend to get upto speed much quicker, but if the road behind is clear, I go for economy, if I need to get somewhere, economy goes out the window, but if I’m in no rush, I try and get the best economy I can
Previous Motability Cars
2006 - 2009 Skoda Superb VR6 2.0tdi
2009 - 2012 Citroen C5 2.0tdi VTR Nav
2012 - 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci tekna
2015 - 2018 Ford Kuga 2.0tdi Titanium X
2018 - 2021 BMW 220d X drive 2 Series Active Luxury
2021 - 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE
2023 - Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate