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Originally Posted by sahajesh
But still 4 people - that's the point. Where they are strapped to affects handling when you are throwing the car around.
Why carry the extra weight - that's the problem with PHEVs.
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That's the common, but easily dispelled, complaint against EVs. Drive a Tesla or Taycan and you'll understand. Or if you're into motorsports, just look at the arguments over the rules on ballast. Where you stick that weight becomes far more important than the weight itself. Sure, in an ideal world, cars would all be made like Lotus and be super lightweight. It's currently not possible, but if you place it correctly, the increase in power you can get from electric motors allows you to use that weight to your advantage.