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by throwaway0a5e 1783 days ago
Despite the screeching of many an online commenter ICE vehicles can make similar torque in normal driving situations. Most new cars can roast the tires through the first several gears if the traction control will let you.

I think the difference is that EVs make no extra noise when you step on it so people feel more free to use more of the acceleration capability of the vehicle.
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oscardssmith 1783 days ago
The other difference is that for most modern ice, you get plenty of torque, but only a quarter second after you asked for it due to turbo lag. With an EV, the torque is instant.
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metafunctor 1781 days ago
Sure, “torque” wasn't appropriate terminology.

EVs, as a rule of thumb, accelerate more quickly, because it's so easy. Just press the pedal. No noise, no fuss, no revving the engine, it just goes.

Acceleration is pretty much the equivalent of tire wear. That's what I was thinking about.

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