Do New Energy Vehicles Have Manual Transmissions?
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New energy vehicles do not have manual transmissions; they only come with automatic transmissions, specifically the continuously variable type. New energy vehicles lack a traditional gearbox, as their electric motors directly drive the wheels through a set of reduction gears. The reason new energy vehicles don't have manual transmissions: Structurally, new energy vehicles differ from fuel-powered cars. Taking pure electric vehicles (a type of new energy vehicle) as an example, they rely on a three-electric system (battery, motor, and electronic control) as their power source and do not feature a gearbox. According to their working principle, pure electric vehicles supply electricity from the battery to the motor, which drives the vehicle. From the structural characteristics of the drive motor, the motor's speed range and torque output are controlled by the current magnitude during operation, allowing it to adapt to all speed ranges under varying current and voltage conditions. This means acceleration and deceleration are not achieved through a gearbox converting power. Therefore, there's no need for manual physical intervention in a gearbox to achieve speed conversion, which is why pure electric new energy vehicles only come with automatic transmissions. Advantages of new energy vehicles: Environmental friendliness: This is a key factor driving the national promotion of new energy vehicle development. Powered by battery packs and electric motors, new energy vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions and zero pollution. Low noise: Compared to fuel-powered cars, new energy vehicles are significantly quieter. Easier maintenance: Unlike traditional fuel vehicles, which require oil and filter changes for engine maintenance, new energy vehicles have less cumbersome upkeep. Lower operating costs: Electricity prices are incomparable to fuel prices.
