--- title: "Porsche Set Hyundai As the Bar for Fun EVs. Let That Sink In" date: "2026-05-06" modified: "2026-05-06" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-set-hyundai-as-the-bar-for-fun-evs-let-that-sink-in" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Podcasts" - "Porsche News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "sports car" --- # Porsche Set Hyundai As the Bar for Fun EVs. Let That Sink In ![The Drivecast Ep. 15 Hero]() The arms race to entice enthusiasts and convince people that electric cars can be fun is taking off. Everyone's going about it differently from [Dodge with the Charger Daytona ]()to Hyundai with the [Ioniq 5 N]() [and 6 N](). Now, Porsche has realized that Hyundai's done such a good job with creating fake gear shifts that the German automaker, which many enthusiasts consider an unquestioned leader in the world of performance cars, [set Hyundai as the bar]() as it copies the Korean automaker's homework. *The Drive* [exclusively reported in December]() that Porsche intends to introduce its virtual transmission, their name not ours, with fake gear shifts on the 2027 Taycan. Orders for the 2027 Taycan are expected to open in August, and it's likely only a matter of (short) time before the virtual transmission feature is ported over to the [electric Cayenne]() and [Macan models](). But does sound make an EV fun? Does fake gear shifts? Is this all just legacy automakers grasping at straws, [and gimmicks](), while startup automakers like Lucid and Rivian focus on [features, software](), and driving dynamics, that their targeted demographics are asking for? On the latest episode of *[The Drivecast]()* it’s fun versus electric cars: how a company like Porsche ends up copying Hyundai, what the various tricks automakers are trying means for the next generation of EVs, and why this all matters more than you’d think. First time here? *The Drivecast* takes you behind-the-scenes on the largest controversies, stories, and characters shaping the automotive industry and the way our roads look today. *The Drive*‘s inside access, original reporting, exclusives, and insights powers *The Drivecast* with the aim of making it so everyone is an insider. You can listen to the latest episode and all previous episodes of *The Drivecast* via [Spotify](), [Apple Podcasts](), or [Amazon Music](). Love it? Like it? Leave a five-star review to help get *The Drivecast* in front of more people. Have a suggestion, tip, request, or feedback? Drop us a line at feedback@thedrive.com. We read every email, I promise. ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()