Mazda reduced the power and range of EV in order to make it operate more similarly to a gas-powered car. The 'MX-30' now takes nine seconds to accelerate to 60 MPH, and the torque was reduced to 192 pound-feet of torque. The car is powered by a 35.5 kWh battery, which has a range of 120 miles. Increasing the range of the car is not a priority of the company, as Mazda stated that larger EV batteries have adverse effects on the environment.
Many drivers are used to operating a gas-powered car, and the 'MX-30' will now provide an experience more similar to what drivers are used to. Electric cars are often able to accelerate faster due the absence of gears, this could cause some drivers to accelerate too fast if they are not familiar with EVs.
Acceleration-Restricted Electric Vehicles
Mazda Designed Its EV to Operate Like a Gas-Powered Car
Trend Themes
1. Acceleration-restricted Electric Vehicles - Creating electric vehicles with reduced acceleration to mimic gas-powered cars.
2. Familiarity-based EV Experience - Designing electric vehicles to provide a driving experience similar to gas-powered cars for easier adaptation by drivers.
3. Environmental-conscious EV Design - Prioritizing smaller EV battery size to minimize adverse effects on the environment.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Exploring opportunities to create EV models that target drivers who are more comfortable with gas-powered cars.
2. Sustainable Energy - Developing innovative solutions to balance longer-range expectations with environmental concerns in EV battery design.
3. Transportation - Adapting EV technology to ease the transition for those accustomed to traditional gas-powered vehicles.