One possible disadvantage of the EV revolution is that those who like modifying and tuning their automobiles will be unable to do so. Instead of carefully tuned engines, electric cars rely on lines of code and software, and instead of only a component to improve performance, you’ll need computer access and codes. Automakers possess the keys to the codes, and many choose to guard them jealously. Dodge, another popular modifying manufacturer, has said that it would also keep EV performance tweaks in-house. According to Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis, alterations will be accessible solely via the company’s Direct Connection Program, according to Muscle Cars & Trucks.
“We don’t want to lock the automobiles and say you can’t change them,” Kuniskis explains. “All we want to do is lock them and say alter them via us so we know it’s done correctly.” Kuniskis says that the company would rather spend time developing improvements for consumers than dealing with hackers.
