The quick and the mostly dead

For the most part, EVs are quick and efficient, but they are not particularly engaging to drive. Yes, the torque is immediate, and the sheer acceleration can be astounding, but the absence of gear changes, vibrations, and sounds makes the EV driving experience feel disconnected. There's a visceral feel of internal combustion that simply can't be replicated. I recognize that the tsunami-like arrival of EVs constitutes the biggest change in automotive history, but I'm just not on board yet.

Most of the EVs I've driven in my career as an automotive editor haven't thrilled me much. Vehicles like the Nissan Ariya, Volkswagen ID.4, and the Toyota bZ4X put me to sleep with their quiet and isolating driving experience. On the flipside, I was pleasantly surprised by

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