The question of why manufacturers don’t just take current models of vehicles and “convert” them to electric at the assembly line is a good one. There are reasons that doesn’t happen. It’s complicated, but it makes sense once you think about the vehicle design process itself.
Aaron is an automotive journalist living in Wyoming, USA. His background includes technology, mechanics, commercial vehicles, and new vehicle evaluations. Aaron is a member of several automotive media groups and writes for many well-known publications.