An EV doesn’t need a heavy flywheel to smooth out the motion of the cylinders. Just about everyone in the Kick Gas Club has had their flywheel machined to reduce the weight. The starter ring is usually removed and any counterbalances are drilled out. For my car, I bought an ACT Flywheel. I had already decided to get a new clutch and pressure plate, and I sold the original flywheel along with the engine. This flywheel weighs about 9 pounds. The original for the Jetta weighs about 18.
