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What is oversimplified specifically (given this is an electric car)
This question's answer would require something more lecture length that dives into fundamentals of design with an equal amount of time spent on automotive design. No one has the time or care for something like that, so I'll try to give a high level answer. Generally speaking, cars are not about simple designs/shapes. They, especially to enthusiasts, are viewed as something closer to art where care is taken to craft s…
Excellent argument, but I disagree on the key. I think the key is one of the most thoughtful signs of care. The experience of it going inside the gear shifter and all the gears turning on is a small detail, but it makes the experience very lively. I think that's an excellent way to delight the driver.