Start stop button location

[maynard]

I agree that I'd like it on the dash and I agree that I'd prefer to have one over an "always-on" scenario...

 

[maynard]

I understand where you’re coming from, but with the car being electric even with the “on/off” button the car is technically still on all the time, just a low power mode. For electric vehicles (EVs), an on/off button isn't necessary because they operate differently from traditional cars. Unlike gas cars, EVs have electric motors that can start instantly without the need for an engine to warm up, so they're always in a ready state. When you "turn off" an EV, it actually goes into a low-power mode, conserving energy while still allowing for quick reactivation of systems like the battery management for safety and efficiency. This design reduces wear on components and saves energy, as there's no need to cycle power like you would with an internal combustion engine. Essentially, EVs are built for instant readiness and efficiency, making an on/off switch more about user interface than actual functionality.
I think it just adds clunkiness to the steering wheel when ultimately it’s not necessary.

Agreed that it shouldn't be on the steering wheel, but "always-on" is very different from "button-on". I retired from writing embedded software and many systems I worked on had a low-power mode, but in reality the processors are still running code and have ample time to step towards bugs etc. With a button-on scenario the processor can actually sleep and not execute code. It allows for a standard jumping-off point for the code which makes a lot of things better in the software world (including finding bugs). Just my opinion...

 

[JesseS]

Even your computer needs a reboot on occasion to clear the caches for a fresh code upload, or glitches creep in, causing errors or lag, and the Scout will be a big computer on wheels, I prefer the power down on/off button to allow the systems to clear as much as possible for a fresh restart, but would prefer it on the dash.