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That miata concept sounds fun. But would it be more fun than one that has revs and gears, even though it would be way faster?
Honestly the ideal in my case might be like 2500lbs and 300hp but only like 100 miles of range to keep the battery size down. But I don't think that's gonna happen.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changan_Lumin
It exists (50 ho though). I drove it yesterday
I think the missing part in that is the "Miata"-ness. A fun little car with a bit of oomph to it and being ok with short range for the sake of a more fun/light drive. That has the light and affordable down, but doesn't really approach the 'fun' part of the miata appeal.
Another facet I hope the H shaped battery would mitigate is the weight. Might have to further wait for viable solid state batteries to match the ICE for cornering. Yes the reving and shifting fun is lost, unless you go like the Ioniq N and just give the driver the toys to feel like they have revving and shifting...
I too would probably be fine with 100 miles for a 'fun' car or even commuter car. Though that's a luxury many households can not afford, a designated car for 'road tripping', so I'm not going to expect too much attention to this scenario...