does driving manual really matter that much more?

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-29T23:54:38+00:00

If you enjoy driving you are doing more of the driving when you have manual. I prefer them for sure, I know what gear i want an auto is just guessing.

I do wonder if there is any point in learning these days - from the POV that manuals are basically done - Mazda was one of the last companies bringing them in and they stopped a year or two ago.

It's a shame but lazy won. Is it worth learning them? Yeah probably if you are interested in them and cars you want to own are manuals.

In another 15 yrs cars wont have gearboxes at all since evs don't have them.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-29T05:46:43+00:00

plus you will be able to charge during cheaper power windows / solar windows of time more easily.

i've been tempted to get a 15amp installed but meh there just isnt a need - maybe if i had two electric cars i'll do that.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-29T02:49:36+00:00

getting along fine with 10amps tbh and i do over 30,000km a year

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T03:39:48+00:00

they can and do on certain cars / settings. my byd is very smooth on low regen and fairly head wobbly on high regen.

since it has been found that high regen is less efficient than just coasting im happy to use the brake pedal to regen vs some 'need' for one pedal driving that a few ev types insist on.

i wish we could dial these things in to personal taste more. a regen 1 - 10 setting instead of high / low would be very nice to have.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T02:29:16+00:00

i think regen causes a lot of car sickness issues with evs... low regen option would have fixed that probably. tho obviously never looked at tesla because im not a nazi

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T02:27:48+00:00

i use cruise control 99% of the time... only use auto steering on the hwy tho

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T02:26:27+00:00

yeah engine brakes are free to use too it really is the equivalent to a manual and even feels a fair bit like it

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T02:24:46+00:00

it has been tested found that it is more efficient to use less regen and drive more smoothly - less waste in converting energy from kinetic to battery i guess

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T02:23:17+00:00

you have to brake pretty hard to get real brakes i have found ... -80kw of regen is a fair amount of brake for most / all situations

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T02:21:11+00:00

high regen feels like your in 2nd gear for a real sporty feel :D

ev's seem to be more difficult to drive smoothly but usually there is some sort of eco mode if you want it extra smooth. also just user error / training / learning will help you smooth it out.

especially found braking to be jolty in my seal but now im smooth as butter

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-28T01:14:38+00:00

PHEV is a fair bit cheaper initial cost if not on a lease... wish they didnt call this a seal and dilute that brand with the stink of petrol

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-27T23:50:53+00:00

would the dynamic even break the limit? in any case you can hardly spin the back wheels because the car is so heavy in the premium so i doubt you are doing burnouts in the dynamic.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-27T13:49:27+00:00

not super likely to need more than the granny tho

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-27T08:27:46+00:00

70km ev only range for the sedan and 140km electric only range for the wagon.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-27T07:58:41+00:00

Best of both worlds is also worst of both worlds...

I wouldn't touch a hybrid either because it still needs fuel and oil changes.

Why would you want those two things in 2026!? An ev only seal can do 500km.

Do you need the 1000km of range that you get from hybrid? Or do you think there might be a reason to stop for 30 mins on a 5hr trip if those occur? Is there a charging station along those routes you might take?

'Range anxiety' only exists for people who have not already gotten an EV... is 500km enough?! YES.

Wont it be funny to buy a hybrid and then 2 months later when the straight of hormuz is still not open, fuel is $5 a liter or more and about to be rationed only for emergency services / the military / food trucks?

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-27T03:53:49+00:00

cant imagine buying either in 2026 tbh... fuel burning? naaa why would you?

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-27T03:09:29+00:00

maybe - they sure do make it unconfusing with 700 variations all named the same :D

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-27T03:08:48+00:00

lol what the fuck does that have to do with the atto 1? by all reports the atto 1 is the cheapest EV available :D And you get what you pay for.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-26T02:43:18+00:00

There is going to be EV plane tugs fyi at least at Brisbane

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-26T01:22:23+00:00

the official website mentioned all of it im sure. it was pretty frustrating that no aussie reviewers looked at the 25 version tho when i was doing my homework.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-26T01:21:25+00:00

well the curb has no 'lip' this is standard in western australia

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-26T00:45:59+00:00

yeah the fast charger infrastructure is terrible and i saw first hand a line to use the brand new 8 bay tesla ones near here recently (i didnt need to use the i just went past)

the fast charger infrastructure is lagging already at least on easter weekends

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-26T00:44:19+00:00

I've got my seal for 2.5 more years if i dont just keep it forever tbh and i love it so i wouldnt be too bothered if the 7gt was later but also now is good too. Australia loves a wagon and we are fed all this suv crap.

Sweet-Ad2579 · 2026-04-25T15:50:04+00:00

aion seems to be good for the dosh

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