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Tires are pretty fascinating. For a given tire pressure, that is exactly how hard the vehicle will be pushing down on every square inch of the tire where it contacts the road. The heavier the vehicle at that pressure, the bigger the area of the tire touching the road. However, with a heavier...

The R2 does NOT have active suspension. An active suspension can raise or lower the ride height. The R1 does have such an active suspension. The R2 has an adaptive suspension which can change the dampening rate of the shock, but has zero effect on the ride height. The adaptive suspension...

A smaller battery usually means less peak current available (at the same voltage), meaning reduced HP and torque for the same motor. So, either they are under-specifying the motor for the larger battery, or over-specifying it for the smaller battery, or the power available for each is not the same.

I waited for the Tesla Y to come out with great anticipation. Test drives were available almost immediately. My test drive was disappointing, mostly due to terrible turning radius, terrible rear view through the rear view mirror, and a few important features missing, many of which are now...

Yes, and other cars I've had could have benefited greatly from these virtually transparent tints on the windshield. However, those tints weren't available when I needed them, and my Mach-e really doesn't need them. Oven mitts were useful in Phoenix for previous cars but the factory...

I live in Phoenix, and have been driving my First Edition Mach-e in the desert for 5 years. The solar filters on an all glass roof that is not very darkly tinted keep the interior very comfortable. More heat comes through the windshield and side windows than the sun roof. Holding your had up...

What is the cargo space (and frunk volume) in the R2? I didn't see that posted.

It is my understanding that this rain sensor is an infrared sensor (IR illuminator and IR camera at opposing angles to the glass) that detects the change in IR light incidence angle of the front surface of the windshield between a wet surface and a dry surface. I am not familiar with...

Sorry, no we can't all agree! My Mach-e uses a camera very effectively. Cameras do an excellent job if properly implemented. They do occasionally need an otherwise unnecessary wiper to test if something needs to be cleared. Rain sensors uses microphones to listen for raindrops hitting the...

SLA batteries are great for high current discharge, as needed for non-EV starter motors, and bad at self-discharge and limited life. Lithium batteries are great for deep discharge, near-zero self-discharge, long life, and low weight. Cost difference is minimal at OEM pricing, due to high...

Hello. The R2 looks great to me. I test drove the R1S and found it too big and not great road handling unless the suspension was down and set on sport, so I am expecting the R2 to fit me and my driving style better. I currently drive a Mach-e First Edition, which is my third EV. One concern...