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Scoutman77

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Hey everyone! What an exciting weekend it’s been. I’ve been curious about something when it comes to EV platforms.

Seems like most of these larger EVs can push out 1,000 pound feet of toque and easily accelerate at super car levels.

Is it possible for these motors to be detuned to more “average” levels, like 400-700 pound feet and 5ish second 0-60 and as a result add more range, or am I just completely missing the concept haha
 
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I would seriously bet that the acceleration can be adjusted via software (valet mode, young adult mode, economy mode, sport mode - etc...). Torque is a natural feature of these electric motors. At the end of the day, I suspect it is not all that costly to get - and not much benefit to give up. Likewise, they do feel they need to compete with other EV's that offer it standard.
 
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They probably can if it is offered. My Tesla has a chill mode which limits the acceleration to more normal figures. I only really use that if it’s snowing though.
 
Ditto, likely a driver profile setting to smoothen and lessen the acceleration like Tesla. I keep my Tesla at max acceleration in “Sport” mode rather than “Chill” and learn to adjust my input (pedal pushing) instead. That way I’ve got the power when I need it and have self-control when I don’t. Like gas, the heavier your foot, the less efficient/mileage.
 
You don't have to push the pedal to the metal.

We've had our Mustang Mach-e for a little over 2.5 years and 43,000 miles of about 60% road tripping and 40% city driving. The EPA range estimate is 312 miles. Our lifetime average efficiency is 4.1 miles/kWh with a 91 kWh battery. We can easily get 370 to 450 miles around town. On the freeway, we get about 320 miles.

There are several pre-programmed accelerator profiles built in to the car. These profiles change the response between 0% and 100% throttle (0% and 100% are the same for all profiles). I typically drive with the middle profile set--enough acceleration to beat most non-GT gas Mustangs but not so much as to tear up the tires. My partner typically drives in "whisper" mode, but she doesn't have any interest in hard acceleration.
 
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