Can an electric car be tuned?
· Electric Vehicles – Insights & Evolution
Electric cars are already fast, but they can be made faster. ECU tuning is no longer only for petrol and diesel cars, and it now reaches electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids (HEVs) as well.
Why EVs respond well to tuning
The future of ECU tuning has a lot of potential. Electric cars like Teslas and Rimacs are already breaking speed records, and even a home-built electric Datsun can give a fully built Nissan GTR a run for its money.
The reason is the electric motor. A tuned motor can produce almost double its torque for short bursts, which is ideal for drag racing. By changing the software, you can unlock a very high level of performance.
What this means for sports cars
Even if we go fully electric, there is still plenty of room to play. ECU tuning for EVs can open a new era of high-performance sports cars that are faster and more exciting than before.
So the next time someone says electric cars are boring, you know what to tell them. The future of tuning is electric, and it will be great fun.