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Porsche Is Adding Fake Gear Shifts to Its EVs, 2027 Taycan Will Be First: Exclusive
(www.thedrive.com)
this post was submitted on 04 Dec 2025
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I think you haven't understood my message, and probably not the article itself.
What Porsche does is simulate the behavior of a torque converter automatic transmission. The opposite of a "drivers car" as you put it.
What I'm suggesting is the opposite. Use paddle shifters to alter acceleration and regen torque in a way that's similar to a sequential or semi-auto transmission. "Downshift" to increase regen (engine breaking) and accel torque, just like downshifting in a petrol car. "Upshift" to reduce them. With the added benefit of zero emissions and the ability to stay in whichever "gear mode" you want.
FWIW I've driven manuals for 20 years and although my latest car is a hybrid and the next will be electric, I still "drive" manual in sim racing.