🚗 1. Transmission & Gears

• EVs:

  • Typically have no gears or a single-speed transmission.     https://mmdrivingschools.co.uk/intensive-semi-intensive-courses/

  • Driving is as simple as pressing the accelerator and brake.

  • No clutch or gear shifting to worry about.

• ICEs:

  • Often have manual or automatic gearboxes.

  • Learning the manual requires coordination of the clutch, accelerator, and gear stick.

  • Automatics are easier, but they still require gear selection.

✅ EVs are simpler to operate.

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⚡ 2. Acceleration & Braking

• EVs:

  • Deliver instant torque, meaning quicker and smoother acceleration.

  • Regenerative braking slows the car when you lift off the accelerator (can be surprising at first).

• ICEs:

  • Acceleration builds gradually.

  • Braking is conventional and more predictable for beginners.

⚖️ EVs offer smoother acceleration but may take time to get used to regen braking.

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🔊 3. Noise & Vibration

• EVs:

  • Very quiet and smooth, with minimal vibration.

  • Makes it easier to concentrate, especially for anxious learners.

• ICEs:

  • Louder engine sounds and more vibration.

  • Engine noise can help know when to shift gears (manual).

✅ EVs provide a calmer learning environment.

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🔧 4. Maintenance & Mechanics (Learning Context)

• EVs:

  • Fewer mechanical components to worry about.

  • No oil changes, timing belts, etc.

• ICEs:

  • More complex mechanical systems to understand and maintain.

✅ EVs are simpler to understand for basic driving purposes.

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⛽ 5. Refueling vs Charging

• EVs:

  • Need to be plugged in and charged—requires learning about chargers, range, and planning trips.

• ICEs:

  • Quick and easy to refuel at any gas station—more convenient for learners during longer sessions.

⚖️ ICEs are more convenient to refuel during lessons, but charging habits are easy to learn.

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🧠 6. Learning Environment

• EVs:

  • Modern interiors, often equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) such as lane-keep assist, auto-braking, etc.

  • Useful for building confidence, but shouldn’t replace learning fundamental skills.

• ICEs:

  • Fewer driving aids in older models, requiring more driver input.

✅ EVs offer more learning support but may promote over-reliance on tech.   https://mmdrivingschools.co.uk/difference-between-automatic-gears-box-vs-manual/

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✅ Overall Verdict:

• EVs are easier and less stressful for new drivers to learn on due to smooth handling, no gears, and less noise.

• However, learning to drive on an ICE vehicle (especially manual) teaches more traditional skills that are still useful in many parts of the world.

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