I know they don’t have a grill due to not having a radiator and it being more aerodynamic, but replacing it with a flat sheet of plastic or metal doesn’t seem like the best way to go about it. If aerodynamics were the main goal wouldn’t the air that hits the nose make it less efficient? It makes sense to me to shrink down the front bumper as much as possible or create vents that give the air a more efficient path. Is it purely an aesthetic thing?
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I thought it was due to pedestrian safety requirements. Which actually apply to both ICE and electric cars. The idea (I think) is to prevent pedestrians from being tossed up over the front of the car.
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