Seems like a higher gear that operates like the old overdrive on ICE cars would greatly extend range by causing the drive motor(s) to spin more slowly while maintaining the same road speed. Battery use increases with speed, so that would "fool" the motors into thinking they're going at a slower speed. The overdrive would automatically engage as the car reached a certain highway speed, then disengage as the car slowed to a lower speed.
I see no EV maker uses an overdrive, so there must be some reason why it's not practical. Anyone know?
I see no EV maker uses an overdrive, so there must be some reason why it's not practical. Anyone know?