Probably to interface with existing cars by replacing the engine, retaining everything after, including the existing transmission, differential(s), and suspension.
Reduction ratios, greater comparability due to interfacing links, attachment points, just a few guesses. Most ev conversions I've seen keep the gearbox.
I was excited about this idea until I found out it's $27k
I get this is a pretty nice product that they won't sell in huge volume, but that is really steep, was expecting something <20k
But they keep the 4-speed transmission? For what purpose?
Probably to interface with existing cars by replacing the engine, retaining everything after, including the existing transmission, differential(s), and suspension.
Reduction ratios, greater comparability due to interfacing links, attachment points, just a few guesses. Most ev conversions I've seen keep the gearbox.
For anyone looking to do an electric conversion. Chevy have a "crate motor" package based on one of their electric motors.