[nimos]

Wish they would make an electric vehicle with a generator. Pure electric drivetrain with 50-100 mile range battery then stick a ~50hp generator in the "frunk".

Seems like being able to pin the generator at optimal revs should make up for the inefficiency of the electrical losses? But not sure.

[postalrat]

You are close to describing the chevy volt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt

[tom_]

https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-mx-30-all-electric/mazda-... might be one example - series hybrid with Wankel engine.

The fuel economy does not actually sound very good, but presumably it's intended for use mainly as a plug-in EV that is suitable for longer journeys too.

[lm28469]

The BMW i3 has that

[harkinian]

Apparently also got discontinued. I didn't know that until now.

[mouth]

You’re describing the now cancelled Chevy Volt. The second generation (2016-2019) was advertised to get you 54 miles on a full charge before the generator kicked on.

[dzhiurgis]

What is this optimising for?

If you after theoretic long trips - buy EV with 300-mile battery pack or straight up gas car. Your actual TCO will be lover in either case.

[zipping1549]

You're also describing what chevy is working on recently (not the old Volt one)