• gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    8 months ago
    • they’re heavier, which negatively impacts efficiency in many respects
    • they’re physically larger and tend to be boxy, both of which induce substantially more aerodynamic drag, and had serious implications on pedestrian safety as well
    • all else being equal, they have a higher center of gravity, which impacts stability and driving dynamics when compared to cars
    • Oderus@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Sure, they are heavier but trucks are even heavier and all EV’s are heavier than their ICE competitors. The Polestar 3 I ordered is quite aerodynamic so not all SUV’s are the same in that regard. All EV’s have a much lower centre of gravity than ICE vehicles (but still higher than an EV car) so your point is valid.

      The Polestar 3 has an air ride suspension with a torque vectoring dual clutch rear end which makes performance amazing. At least based on my research as they’re not really out in the wild yet.