Are there any AWD EVs?
There are many all-electric vehicles that have all-wheel drive standard or available. These include the Volvo XC40 Recharge, BMW iX, Volvo C40 Recharge, Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-PACE, and Tesla Model X, as well as the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Volkswagen ID. Ford Mustang Mach-E. There is a wide selection of electric cars with AWD to choose from. The current market includes the Volvo XC40 Recharge, Volkswagen ID. Ford Mustang Mach-E, Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, BMW iX, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model X, Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Jaguar I-PACE, Volvo C40 Recharge, and Polestar 2.
Is AWD worth it for electric cars?
Is AWD worth the extra cost and loss of range efficiency? Maybe, maybe not. You probably will see some difference between AWD EVs and either FWD or RWD EVs in snow and other slippery conditions. But that difference won’t be as dramatic as it is with internal combustion engine vehicles. Poor fuel efficiency When you think about each wheel getting power of it’s own, and the additional weight of the AWD system, it makes sense that the vehicle will use more fuel. This means that AWD vehicles typically get lower MPG and range.