Electric cars have a ridiculous amount of torque, but without an auditory response, it will not evoke the same emotions of stepping on the acceleration of a petrol car. But an EV can be programmed to produce sounds matching the car picking up speed.
EVs are also blistering fast, but due to battery technology, you’re not going to get that extended time out on circuit as compared to a petrol car.
Another thing to note is weight. Electric cars can take the turns well, but they will suffer from understeer. One of the heaviest Porsche 911 models is the Targa 4S at 1,710kg. Porsche’s first fully electric sports car, the Taycan, is a whopping 2,140kg to 2,305kg.
While racers may enjoy the speed, electric cars aren’t as sharp for cornering – so this is where traditional cars take the win.
LUXURY EV SALES HAVE BEEN PHENOMENAL
Off the race track, consumer demand for high-performing EVs has been high, whether driven by novelty or even sustainability.
Companies like Porsche, Audi and BMW have captivating and clever marketing, a huge fan base with undying loyalty and of course the dollars to spend on research and development. Their EV sales have been phenomenal.
Taking Porsche for example, its Taycan outsold its most popular and iconic 911 models in 2021 – even though it was one of the 911’s best years in sales. The Taycan also doubled the company’s EV sales that year.