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You probably need to downshift and rev it up to above 4000rpm to get near peak torque. And torque is lower below and above that.
An electric motor can hit peak torque at 0rpm. And maintain that peak torque up to, idk, faster than you or I will ever drive a vehicle. It's available instantly, always.
If you get a chance, try driving the slowest, most boring electric car you can find. It will surprise you.
My peak torque is around 2500 rpm. Horsepower peaks around 5k for me.
And I like weird, complicated things I have to think about, which is part of why I drive a manual. Downshifting from sixth to fifth, hearing the engine go up in pitch, and feeling that extra torque feels like it would be more fun than just mashing a pedal.
Do they make manual transmission electric cars?
There are cars that have paddle up/down shift, and mimic semi-auto cars. A number also have different engine sounds you can choose from 😀
It's all simulated and slower, of course, but apparently a lot of fun.
I don’t like paddle shifters. There’s no element of risk in missing a gear and blowing up your transmission