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It takes no effort to make an EV. They are the simplest type of car imaginable. They even pre-date ICE cars.

True. But it takes a lot of effort to make a competitive EV.

The competition has optimized air and rolling resistance, battery chemistry, and battery cooling/management software.

That's nothing compared to all conventional cars.

Judging from the fact their EV was losing its wheels, there's also the problem of handling the extra torque, although I can't imagine that would take long to fix if they care at all.

That sounds like a very minor problem. EV fans just love false drama it seems.

Yes, and it takes no effort to make a rocket. Just put fuel in and ignite it. 100-year-old tech.

Making affordable EVs with a good range and fast charging is hard. Toyota' EVs are relatively expensive, and their batteries and drivetrain are mediocre.

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