Automatic fold with assist not co-pilot, as in manual assist when pushed. They will automatically fold out of the way when assisted conditions are correct (ie getting a tad to close and the object in question provides the desired assist)
Do rev limiters reduce performance or prevent destruction? Apple to apples would compare like limits. Only capable of spinning to 6500 rpm would raise the question how does the ev do when limited to the same? But different animal different capabilities same course?
It’s the maintenance question. When maintenance is a simple task or a constant charge.
low priced battery powered hot rods don’t say much for the longevity of the specific platform
How are we measuring performance? The heavy battery completely fell on it’s face during braking and err um turning. Heck even a bike can do better. Is 11 seconds enough or can we run longer?