EV Stupidity Checklist
2 hours ago
- #User Experience
- #Automotive Safety
- #EV Design
- Automakers compromise safety and functionality in EVs for futuristic appeal and cost savings.
- Touchscreens are overused in EVs and cars, sacrificing usability and safety despite cost benefits.
- EVs should have accessible, physical exterior and interior door handles with clear affordances.
- Charge-port doors should be physical rather than unreliable electronic mechanisms.
- Turn signal stalks are preferable over steering wheel buttons for ease and reliability.
- Physical buttons on steering wheels and climate controls enhance usability without distractions.
- Glove boxes should have simple, physical opening mechanisms instead of touchscreen controls.
- Actual rearview mirrors are better than screen-based versions due to focal distance and clarity.
- Rear windows and side-view mirrors are essential, not replaced by screens or cameras.
- Flush door handles offer negligible aerodynamic benefits compared to wheels/tires affecting range.