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Originally Posted by XutvJet
Perhaps somewhat unrelated, but still interesting to consider, is that with an EV, you could theoretically make a body shell in any shape or form and use a very common chassis underpinning. It's basically like an RC car. Since the batteries are often in the floor and the motor(s) small, it's easy to make make a basic chassis that could be easily modified to work as a sports car, sedan, or SUV. Want to drive something that looks like a Ferrari? Easy. Want a sedan? Easy.
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This isn't theory, this is exactly what many of the new dedicated EV architectures are.
https://www.google.com/search?q=ev+skateboard+platform
Specifically, check out GM's BEV3, Hyundai Motors e-GMP, Volkswagen's MEB, and Rivian's truck chassis. VW already has vehicles on the market, and the others are coming soon (starting later this year).