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.
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.