Hyundai high-performance EV patent exposed
According to the latest report from May 2026, Hyundai has filed a new patent showing that future high-performance electric vehicles may not only feature simulated engine sounds but also include a physical clutch feel with a simulated manual transmission system.
The patent (US-12624755-B1) presents a novel shift-by-wire design logic aimed at providing drivers with an experience that combines the advantages of both transmission types. Its core lies in using software and electromechanical mechanisms to recreate a mechanical operating feel without any physical connection.
| Mode | Technical Features |
| Automatic Mode | Offers standard Drive, Reverse, and Neutral positions |
| Manual Mode | Activates a simulated clutch, supporting gated manual operation and a neutral feel between gears |
| Hardware Connection | The gear shifter has no mechanical link to the powertrain; all gear changes are triggered by shift-by-wire signals |
Hyundai is not the first to experiment with "electronic nostalgia"; top supercar manufacturers and traditional automakers have also begun developing similar technologies:
🔹 Koenigsegg: The LST transmission can offer both 9-speed automatic and 6-speed manual functions within the same mechanism.
🔹 Porsche: Has filed a patent for a gear selector that can freely switch between manual and automatic modes.
最新评论 2
: These features are practically useless. 这些功能有个毛用
: If the underlying hardware for this simulation function breaks, is it particularly painful to repair? 这种模拟功能的底层硬件如果坏了，修起来是不是特别肉痛？