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