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I think the EV industry is slowly Shifting from a battery race to an efficiency race. This question captures that shift perfectly.

  • Writer: Murali krishna
    Murali krishna
  • 2 days ago
  • 1 min read

Suppose you have two choices:


🔋 Option A:

Increase battery capacity by 10%.


⚙️ Option B:

Improve drivetrain efficiency by 10%.


Most EV discussions focus on batteries.


But improving drivetrain efficiency often

Delivers multiple benefits at once:

• More range

• Less heat generation

• Smaller cooling systems

• Lower energy consumption

• Reduced vehicle weight


A 10% larger battery may

Increase range by roughly 8-10%.


But a 10% improvement in drivetrain efficiency

Improves range while also reducing

Heat generation, cooling requirements,

And operating costs.


Range sells EVs.

Efficiency sustains them.

Which matters more?


Or would you choose Option C:

Reduce vehicle weight by 10%? 🎯


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