I am new to EV's. I'd like to get some insight. I'm a racer. Started in motocross, then autocross and road racing. I'd like to build an RWD autocrosser. So obviously first choice is miata. But open to suggestions.
Now to my question...
My goals are light weight-ish (for an ev at least). So my packaging is my main focus. Can I forgo the trans/driveshaft and directly connect the motor to the diff by rotating the diff and having the motor vertical in the trunk or conv top space?
I ask this to delete the weight of the trans and drive shaft and leave more room up front for a lower flatter battery pack.
Any thoughts. I'd need a motor to spin both direction and relatively short but with good torque. And higher rpm power since I won't have a trans to rely on for higher speeds.
Now to my question...
My goals are light weight-ish (for an ev at least). So my packaging is my main focus. Can I forgo the trans/driveshaft and directly connect the motor to the diff by rotating the diff and having the motor vertical in the trunk or conv top space?
I ask this to delete the weight of the trans and drive shaft and leave more room up front for a lower flatter battery pack.
Any thoughts. I'd need a motor to spin both direction and relatively short but with good torque. And higher rpm power since I won't have a trans to rely on for higher speeds.