Hyundai’s Fake EV Manual Could Get An Actual Stick Shift

Hyundai’s Fake EV GearboxHyundai’s simulated gear shift system has quietly become one of the more influential ideas in the EV space. What started as a quirky feature in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N turned out to be surprisingly convincing, adding fake shifts, simulated revs, and even drivetrain jolts that gave the electric hot hatch a more traditional performance-car feel.The idea worked so well that other brands started taking notes. Hyundai is also looking to bring this tech to more than just its N models, which shows the company sees simulated shifting as more than a party trick. The next step might be here already, thanks to a new patent filing.Filed with the US Patent Office in 2024 (patent no. 12624755 if you want to check), the document describes an ‘electronic shift operation apparatus.’ To put it simply, it’s a setup that uses sensors, springs, and magnets to copy the feel and movement of a rea …