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Originally Posted by Number 3
First, anyone who thinks EVs prohibit them from modifying or recalibrating their cars hasn't built a personal computer.
You will have hardware choices for upgrades and anyone that can recalibrate an ICE will learn to do it for EVs.
How do you guys think Tesla continues to add performance and range? Over the air programming to existing cars. It's just software so you too will have those choices. And just like adding hp in an ICE with a "tune" that trades off durability for HP you will have those choices with an EV.
Hardware? Once the volumes are there, you will be able to upgrade on every level from components to modules.
It will be exactly the same, just the parts you are changing, upgrading are different. But i expect you will be able to have choices to upgrade performance and range.
From a performance car standpoint, it's simply NVH and charging time. Those are the last frontiers and the noise can be faked as it is in many cars today.
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I've built hundreds of computers over the years as well as software development and lot depends on if the auto manufactures allow access to key areas for mods. The C8 is a very good example of how GM has locked down the computers. Most have found workarounds by adding additional modules to fool the on board pc to allow for mechanical upgrades such as super chargers and turbos. This task will not be as easy with EV cars.
Only time will tell but, I'm betting it's going to be way more costly to upgrade if aftermarket companies gain access to key adjustments in the OBC.