[BenFenner]

It makes sense to maximize range. There is no debating this.

The reason it is not done for the most part is the popular skateboard architecture, supply chain/parts count reduction, and other financial and engineering efficiency gains.

And I get why new automotive manufacturers making EVs are headed that direction. But legacy manufacturers could easily be providing manual EVs with their existing chassis designs and manufacturing logistics and parts suppliers. We should have about a decade of these things being pumped out before the industry leaves this idea behind and maybe moves to pancake CVTs or I guess just lives with the inefficiency of single-ratio solutions. It's annoying they are wasting this (relatively narrow) opportunity.

[freakystyly]

I love the idea but it seems car companies and mass market consumers are already trying to phase out driver inputs as much as possible with self driving as the end goal. Going the other direction won't look good on their $$$ spreadsheets.