It’s the efficiency that matters for us
As much I love internal combustion engines, I hate to see the actual deficit in the efficiency they have. The Porsche Taycan got a lacklustre rating from the EPA of just 201 miles. But the direct energy comparison with fuel still gave it an MPG rating of 69. For reference, the Toyota Prius, the most loved car among enthusiasts, delivers a mileage of 22.11 kmpl on average, and sacrifices looking like a normal car while doing that. In comparison to the EV technology we have today, even in its primitive state, makes the internal combustion engine look complicated and unnecessary. Imagine telling that to Enzo Ferrari!
This is obviously why EV’s will become a success in India. One of the main things an average consumer looks for in a car is not safety, but mileage, and a good infotainment system. So when the consumer gets the eureka moment that EV’s are way cheaper to run, the rest of the problems will automatically solve themselves. Maruti says they have sold over 6 lakh automatic cars in India for over 5 years. That shows people despise the clutch pedal, and prefer the convenience of an automatic. Especially with the rush hour traffic that makes people question their sanity. Electric cars, in most cases, offer the convenience of two-pedal driving. Something the average consumer would love.
