can u get manual electric cars

[OJoshua]

Yes, you can technically get a manual electric car, but it is exceptionally rare and not available from any major manufacturer for the general public. The core design of an electric vehicle (EV) fundamentally eliminates the need for a multi-speed manual transmission. Electric motors generate instant torque and operate efficiently across a much wider range of speeds (RPM) compared to a gasoline engine, which requires a complex gearbox to stay in its optimal power band. A clutch and manual shifter would add unnecessary weight, cost, complexity, and energy loss, directly countering the efficiency benefits of an electric powertrain.

The most famous example is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS with a manual transmission, but this is a high-performance gasoline car. For EVs, the concept is mostly explored in prototypes or custom builds. For instance, Toyota has showcased a simulated manual transmission for the Lexus UX 300e as a research project to recreate the driving engagement for enthusiasts, but it's not a production feature. The overwhelmingly dominant and most efficient design for modern EVs is the single-speed reduction gear, which provides smooth, direct power without any gear shifts.

Vehicle / Concept	Transmission Type	Powertrain	Availability	Key Reason
Standard Production EV (e.g., Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E)	Single-Speed Fixed Gear	Electric	Mass Market	Maximum efficiency, simplicity, reliability
Porsche Taycan	2-Speed Automatic	Electric	Mass Market	Optimized for high-speed performance and acceleration
Toyota/Lexus EV Manual Concept	Simulated Manual (Software)	Electric	Prototype Only	Research into driver engagement, not for sale
Custom/Conversion EV	Manual Transmission	Electric	Aftermarket/DIY	Swapping an EV motor into a classic manual chassis

For a new car buyer, searching for a manual EV will lead to a dead end. Your choice is effectively between the thrilling, silent, and direct acceleration of a standard EV or the tactile engagement of a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) manual car. The two technologies, for now, are mutually exclusive in mainstream offerings.

[DeBarrett]

As a guy who loves rowing my own gears, I looked into this hard. The short answer is no, not really. EVs don't need a clutch or a gearbox like my old Mustang does. The electric motor just goes. It's a totally different kind of fun—incredibly fast off the line, but you miss the sound and the shifting dance. I ended up keeping my manual car for weekend drives and got an EV for the daily commute. Best of both worlds.

[Kingston]

From an engineering standpoint, integrating a manual transmission into a production EV is counterproductive. The efficiency loss from a multi-gear system would negatively impact the vehicle's driving range, a key metric for consumers. Electric motors deliver peak torque from zero RPM and maintain high efficiency up to their maximum speed, making gears redundant. Adding a clutch and gear selector introduces points of failure and cost that provide no tangible benefit to the primary advantages of an EV: simplicity and smooth power delivery.

[McBryce]

I test-drove a bunch of EVs before buying one, and I asked every dealer about a manual option. They all said the same thing: it doesn't exist. At first, I was disappointed because I've always driven sticks. But after a week with my EV, I didn't miss it. You just press the "go" pedal and it's instantly responsive. There's no lurching or stalling. It's so much easier in traffic. The driving experience is just focused on a different kind of smooth, quiet performance.