Are New Energy Vehicles Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive?

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Most new energy vehicles adopt front-wheel drive architecture, but there are increasingly more rear-wheel drive models entering the market. Regarding sharp turning situations: Front-wheel drive vehicles have heavier front ends and lighter rear ends, making them prone to understeer during sharp turns; rear-wheel drive vehicles have lighter front ends and heavier rear ends, making them prone to oversteer during sharp turns. In terms of space: With the same wheelbase, front-wheel drive vehicles have transversely mounted engines positioned further forward, resulting in more interior space; rear-wheel drive vehicles use longitudinally mounted engines, which can encroach on interior space. From a center of gravity perspective: When encountering steep slopes, front-wheel drive vehicles have their center of gravity at the front, making them more likely to slip when climbing; rear-wheel drive vehicles perform much better in this regard.