Porsche Confirms That Simulated Gearshifts Won't Be Making It To Its Future All-Electric Models
A gimmicky feature that has been well executed on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, development driver Lars Kern confirms that Porsche looked at it, but won't be embracing it
It's a well known fact that driver engagement is one thing that's missing from most electric vehicles
I praised Hyundai for implementing a well-executed simulated gear shift with sound effects in their Ioniq 5 N
I predicted a trend of automakers adopting similar features, including with Porsche
Porsche has officially denied rumors of adding a simulated shifter to their future EVs
Porsche driver Lars Kern confirmed this and believes electric motors are inherently engaging and don't need imitation
The German automaker will instead prioritize pushing electric performance through features like push-2-pass
But Porsche's stance on simulated gears makes me wonder about a manual transmission in their EVs
Given their focus on electric power's potential, a manual now seems unlikely
Porsche's decision might influence other automakers to also reconsider fake shifters
Porsche rejecting fake shifters highlights the future of electric driving isn't about replicating the past
It's about embracing electric power's unique potential and creating new driving experiences