Gear shift paddles on an EV

[AleNod]

BMW Defends The Electric M3’s Simulated Gearbox: 'It’s Essential'

BMW M Head of Development details the logic behind giving the electric M3 shift paddles to toggle between virtual gears.

www.bmwblog.com

Does seem a little pointless if I'm honest, not quite sure how it works either (the electric motor revs don't change, it's quiet anyway and the same torque is maintained). So . . . ?

 

[Ianmc]

Seems pointless to me. Just one more thing to "go wrong" as the cars age.

 

[Peter1450]

Knowing BMW it’s probably an extra that gets added to the original price!