On the face of it, an electric vehicle with a manual transmission makes no sense. EVs don’t have the driveshafts or gears that internal combustion engines need to accelerate from a stop. Instant torque is available at any speed. Many will tell you this is all part of the appeal of battery-electric vehicles — they’re less complicated. But in an ironic twist, the automaker synonymous with the merits of eliminating waste and unnecessary work is OK with the idea of the stick shift staying around. Business Briefing Become a business insider with the latest news. Email Address By signing up…