"It's that EVs don't have a "soul." Battery-powered cars aren't made with any passion, these critics say, nor do they offer the sounds and physical sensations that define a truly great gas-powered machine. I take issue with that line of thinking. To me, EVs are just different. A person can be just as enthusiastic about powering their house with their car or using instant torque as they are about engine sounds."
"Some automakers are attempting to bridge that gap by making EVs perform a bit more like gas-powered enthusiast cars. The best example of this is still the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, a car that shouldn't work but does. With 601 horsepower, simulated engine sounds and electronic wizardry that mimics an eight-speed paddle-shift gearbox, the Ioniq 5 N is more Nissan GT-R than Tesla Model Y. And I haven't met anyone who doesn't love that Hyundai after they try it."
"Now, Lexus wants to put the same kind of old-school passion into at least one of its EVs, the new Lexus RZ 550e F Sport. It throws something new into the mix: "Interactive Manual Drive," or "M Mode," both of which are fancy names for the simulated eight-speed transmission sensation operated with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. To really drive the experience home, this Lexus offers simulated engine sounds, too."
Many traditional car enthusiasts claim EVs lack a 'soul' because they lack engine sounds, manual gearboxes, and passionate mechanical sensations. EVs offer different appeals such as instant torque and the ability to power a house. Some manufacturers recreate gas-car character in EVs through simulated engine sounds and electronic systems that mimic multi-speed transmissions. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N exemplifies this with 601 horsepower, simulated sounds, and a paddle-shifted virtual eight-speed. The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport adds Interactive Manual Drive (M Mode) and simulated engine noise, but real-world use reveals a fine line between successful emulation and falling short.
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