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I drove these NEW electric cars until they DIED!

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It's time for a brand new EV range test!

We've got our hands on some of the latest all-electric SUVs, and we're going to compare them to not just see which will go the outermost, but likewise how close each of them will get to their declared range!

The competitors we have today are the Genesis GV70, BMW iX, Polestar 3, Audi Q6 e-tron, and the Kia EV9. Let's take a better take a look at the contenders.

The Genesis GV70 rolls up with an 80kWh battery pack and 2 electric motors. These integrate to produce 490hp and 700Nm, and the GV70 has a claimed series of 298 miles. Choosing one up brand-new expenses around ₤ 66,000.

The BMW iX also has 2 motors, and they combine to produce 544hp and 765Nm. It has a larger battery than the GV70, though, at 109kWh, so as a result it has a much bigger claimed variety – 426 miles. It costs a great deal more, though, with the vehicle we have for this video costing ₤ 107,000!

The Audi Q6 e-tron begins with ₤ 61,000, however for the specific car we have here, it costs from ₤ 71,000! Unlike the previous 2 vehicles, it only has one electric motor, and this produces 306hp and 485Nm. It has actually a claimed series of 360 miles, and a 95kWh battery pack.

Up next is the Kia EV9. The exact vehicle we have here just costs from ₤ 65,000, and like the Audi it just has a single motor which benefits 203hp and 350Nm. It's likewise equipped with a 100kWh battery, and this is good for a claimed variety of 349 miles.

Then, lastly, we have the Polestar 3. The automobile here is the entry-level design, which starts from around ₤ 70,000, but it has some optional extras added to it, so this vehicle here costs around ₤ 85,000. It's geared up with a single motor for 300hp and 490Nm. There's a 111kWh battery pack, which offers the Polestar a declared variety of 438 miles.

So which will take a trip outermost – the BMW, or the Polestar? Or could among the other cars spring a surprise? You'll need to stick to Mat to see for yourself!

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78 responses to “I drove these NEW electric cars until they DIED!”

  1. @tompsu9536 Avatar
    @tompsu9536

    I still remember the first videos of this kind and the ranges have improved massively.

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    1. @alicefrozenberrypink6040 Avatar
      @alicefrozenberrypink6040

      well yes but also because these cars are close to flagship level from each of these brands and are very expensive as they provide the best tech and range that they can offer.

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    2. @Sgt.MyGunBroke Avatar
      @Sgt.MyGunBroke

      Energy storage density has unfortunately not changed that much.

      More range just means more battery cells were used. Which means more weight, range efficiency loss, more heat, and more expense.

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    3. @GiovanniAmelia Avatar
      @GiovanniAmelia

      My first thought watching this!

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    4. @serz1885 Avatar
      @serz1885

      they need to reduce HP and add range . nobody needs car with more than 200-220hp for daily drive

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    5. @huiputka1 Avatar
      @huiputka1

      @@Sgt.MyGunBroke While you’re correct about storage density, there has only been 15-20% improvement there are other factors that affect range and have improved massively in the last 4-5 years like more efficient motors & inverters, smarter software / thermal management etc.. When you combine those it contributes to 30-40% range improvement in the past couple of years.

      The main point though is that EVs batteries, motors, software are only going to improve from here and are heavily researched while ICE engines have peaked a long time ago.

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  2. @Machines.In.Action Avatar
    @Machines.In.Action

    Props to Kia for offering 100kWh and 7 seats at nearly half the price of that iX

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    1. @AliveGhost13 Avatar
      @AliveGhost13

      not props at all. they still make money on it lol

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    2. @PerfectImperfction Avatar
      @PerfectImperfction

      BMW iX is scary looking 😳

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    3. @vidpetrovic05 Avatar
      @vidpetrovic05

      ​@@AliveGhost13so how are they supposed to survive if they don’t make money ?

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    4. @AliveGhost13 Avatar
      @AliveGhost13

      ​@@vidpetrovic05that’s obvious. But they dont need props

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    5. @Soraellion Avatar
      @Soraellion

      ​@AliveGhost13 tell us you’re an envious Marxist, without telling us you’re an envious Marxist.

      Reply
  3. @tactical_otter2268 Avatar
    @tactical_otter2268

    Audi interior is a disgrace for that price. Manual seats for 70k?

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    1. @xEchoDrift Avatar
      @xEchoDrift

      Like Mat said in a video and he also said that numerous times in other videos, Audi’s quality has definitely gone downhill the last few years. And you are absolutely right, the quality of the interior of Audis lately have been unacceptable for those price ranges

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    2. @Sgt.MyGunBroke Avatar
      @Sgt.MyGunBroke

      Audi has always been the crappier “bang for your buck” brand.

      The main reason people buy them is that some think it’s a “luxury” brand.

      Look at the people driving them and you’ll see their demographics are older women.

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    3. @scorpionz44 Avatar
      @scorpionz44

      @@Sgt.MyGunBroke The reason people buy them is because the lease deals, and buy out prices, are rather cheaper compared to Merc or BMW, and add in the fact they can’t afford a porsche, Audi is usually the go to to have the luxury brand. Audi’s are sadly quite pointless with the current market rn

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    4. @Old-Bald-and-Grumpy Avatar
      @Old-Bald-and-Grumpy

      @@Sgt.MyGunBroke There was a short period when Audi was building its perception as Merc/BMW competitor and were really good when it comes to interior: around second generation of A6. Since VAG was caught cheating it started going down…. then it accellerated downward…

      Remember when they offered man-o-matic rear door windows in q5 a few years ago….

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    5. @golic7123 Avatar
      @golic7123

      You’re right, does look like a step down in quality – but with regards to the seat adjustment, how often do you adjust the seats – I have altered mine just once, in 4yrs.
      The legroom hasn’t been moved, & neither has the lumbar, recline, elevation or thigh support
      So is that really important ? Maybe ! – but is it worth paying a few hundred £ on top of the original purchase price for something you use just ONCE every 4yrs (in my case)

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  4. @bsb11kat25 Avatar
    @bsb11kat25

    so illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, but ok to drive 70mph and sit there faffing on the cars screen lol

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    1. @MrLeonardodv Avatar
      @MrLeonardodv

      You`re absolutely right. They don`t care about your safety and eco…

      Reply
    2. @samuelmarshall100 Avatar
      @samuelmarshall100

      You can use your phone but it has to be in a phone holder

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    3. @Markok1911 Avatar
      @Markok1911

      In Austria you can’t operate anything that’s not on the steering wheel.

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    4. @ckeanem Avatar
      @ckeanem

      @@Markok1911 good for you! The way it should be

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    5. @bsb11kat25 Avatar
      @bsb11kat25

      @@samuelmarshall100 i quote “Yes, you can use a mobile phone in a cradle while driving if it is a hands-free operation, meaning you do not hold the phone at any time, and the device does not block your view of the road. While the phone is in a cradle, you cannot physically touch it to operate it; all interactions must be done through voice commands or pre-set systems like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto before you start your journey.” so clear as mud then lol

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  5. @Sa_0999 Avatar
    @Sa_0999

    Kia has just been cooking with their cars and the EV9 is one of their best for sure, it’s packed with everything you need while being way cheaper than the Germans and Swedish

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    1. @Manakuski Avatar
      @Manakuski

      Sure, but its still just a KIA.

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    2. @Thor6398-jt4mb Avatar
      @Thor6398-jt4mb

      I borrowed an EV9 for the weekend and I’m not in love with it. Sure, it’s a very capable car, but something didn’t feel good. And while I like physical buttons while driving, the EV9 maybe has too many. They were everywhere!

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    3. @Xzibitfreek Avatar
      @Xzibitfreek

      Theyve also been cooking their ICCUs, literally, gladly look into the issue of ICCU failures and how poorly Kia/Hyundai has treated this issue.

      Reply
    4. @Jackson-son Avatar
      @Jackson-son

      ​@@Manakuski
      ❌❌❌❌❌

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    5. @IwillBwaiting Avatar
      @IwillBwaiting

      Get it cheap, cause they make it cheap.
      Better save another year and get a European brand. Maybe your grandchildren will have a job then in the future.

      Reply
  6. @wfm125m Avatar
    @wfm125m

    85p for 1kWh!!! That is a crime! I hope half of this is going to fix your roads!

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    1. @curtisalex456 Avatar
      @curtisalex456

      “fix the road”😁😁
      Not happening!!!

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    2. @Astke Avatar
      @Astke

      Literally have tesla superchargers and ionity + other big networks on mainland europe for 30-40 euro cents per kWh maybe 50

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    3. @actuallypaulstanley Avatar
      @actuallypaulstanley

      Welcome to UK electricity prices

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    4. @MugatuJag Avatar
      @MugatuJag

      ​@@Astkestill very high, Tesla Superchsrgers are .22 cents in SoCal after 9pm.

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    5. @MugatuJag Avatar
      @MugatuJag

      ​@@actuallypaulstanleyRussia, Russia, Russia…😮

      Reply
  7. @kyimo007 Avatar
    @kyimo007

    Koreans have been creative in recent years especially Genesis

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    1. @rustler08 Avatar
      @rustler08

      That’s hilarious. Every Genesis steals so many designs from competitors. Not exactly creative

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    2. @kyimo007 Avatar
      @kyimo007

      No In fact the designs of Genesis are a little strange that do not resemble In fact the designs of Genesis are a little strange that do not look like competitors ​@@rustler08

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    3. @octopoint Avatar
      @octopoint

      b/c the head designers for Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai are German.

      Reply
    4. @kyimo007 Avatar
      @kyimo007

      ​@@octopointso? The old models yes it is true that there is a similarity but from the 2020 models the identity of Genesis has become clear and not similar to the German

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    5. @lsc1892 Avatar
      @lsc1892

      @@rustler08like what

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  8. @aarong9378 Avatar
    @aarong9378

    Nice that Kia and Genesis both had 94% of their claimed range.

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    1. @IwillBwaiting Avatar
      @IwillBwaiting

      Nice? the three brands Kia and Genesis and Hyundai ARE Hyundai Motor Group.
      Of course the outcome in this test would be the same….

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    2. @GruffSillyGoat Avatar
      @GruffSillyGoat

      @@IwillBwaiting – not guaranteed, whilst Genesis is the luxury brand of Hyundai, Kia is more of a separate entity (group wise Hyundai own 34% of Kia, and Kia 20% to 45% of various parts of Hyundai). Kia do configure and tune their e-gmp platform cars differently to Hyundai, different suspension setup, different motor power curve configurations, plus their body designs make a difference as well (the GV70 has less range than the EV9 for example).

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    3. @youbencowell Avatar
      @youbencowell

      ​@GruffSillyGoatthe GV70 isn’t related to the EV9. The Genesis isn’t on a dedicated EV platform.

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    4. @GruffSillyGoat Avatar
      @GruffSillyGoat

      This is the 800v “new electrified GV70”, which is also on the e-GMP platform, it’s not the old ICE model of the same name.

      Carwow appear included the GV70 in lieu of the six seater GV90 that is forthcoming, being the next avaiable model for their comparison.

      My comment was in reply to Bwaiting’s point the outcomes were the same, when they’re not. Even Genesis despite being closer to Hyundai than Kia tune their car’s slightly differently with different priorities and component choices. The e-GMP platform is more of a toolkit platform setup that can be tweaked by the automakers using it as they deem fit.

      The GV70 seems to sit between the Kia EV6 and EV9, possibly where a future EV8 would sit (same as the GV60 sits between the Kia EV4 and EV6 but is priced at EV6 levels).

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    5. @youbencowell Avatar
      @youbencowell

      ​@GruffSillyGoatmy apologies. I thought the GV70 was just a nip and tuck to match the new wide screen.

      I’ve just bought a used eG80. It’s rather nice!

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  9. @Soraellion Avatar
    @Soraellion

    Kia and Genesis being the most honest about their ranges is something I’d take into consideration.

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    1. @procyon-v1g Avatar
      @procyon-v1g

      They are not “honest”.. The IPA or WLTP range is not determined by the car manufacturer but by an independent organisation. Car manufacturer are obligated to use that range bumber.

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    2. @Thor6398-jt4mb Avatar
      @Thor6398-jt4mb

      Yes, being able to trust the numbers are more important than the actual range, most of the time.

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    3. @HiruS22 Avatar
      @HiruS22

      Both the same company

      Reply
    4. @Xzibitfreek Avatar
      @Xzibitfreek

      You should also take their ICCU failures into consideration and how poorly they are treating this issue. They are trying their absolute pretending the issue doesnt exist, theres quite a few existing customers who want nothing to do with the Koreans ever again due to how they are handling this major issue.

      Reply
    5. @IwillBwaiting Avatar
      @IwillBwaiting

      You better take into consideration the wealth and wellbeing of your grandchildren instead of thinking about other cars from other parts of the world.

      Reply
  10. @ЭльмарИдрисов-г5э Avatar
    @ЭльмарИдрисов-г5э

    Results at 54:56:
    1. “Polestar 3” did 390.1mi = 627.8km (89% of claimed range, 3.5mi/kWh), Price = £70,000
    2. “BMW iX” did 366mi = 589km (86% of claimed range, 3.4mi/kWh), Price = £107,000
    3. “Kia EV9” did 328.7mi = 529km (94% of claimed range, 3.4mi/kWh), Price = £65,000
    4. “Audi Q6” did 325mi = 523km (90% of claimed range, 3.4mi/kWh), Price = £71,000
    5. “Genesis GV70” did 279mi = 449km (94% of claimed range, 3.4mi/kWh), Price = £66,000

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    1. @xEchoDrift Avatar
      @xEchoDrift

      This comment is MVP behavior especially since you also converted the miles into kilometers. Thank you

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    2. @actorios1980 Avatar
      @actorios1980

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
    3. @cinthe3 Avatar
      @cinthe3

      Why do they seem to go way further in Europe?

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    4. @Wasabi9111 Avatar
      @Wasabi9111

      @@cinthe3the average speed wasn’t that fast.

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    5. @Old-Bald-and-Grumpy Avatar
      @Old-Bald-and-Grumpy

      ​@@cinthe3Curvy roads, more regeneration?😂

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  11. @markgeezey1809 Avatar
    @markgeezey1809

    As most EV drivers know. Charging speed is arguably more important than total complete range. So if you did this test on an even longer journey you would probably find cars like the EV9 would complete the journey quicker as the 800v platform charges at up to 240/250kw. Way quicker than many other EV’s. 5 mins on a 350kw charger and the EV9 is in Edinburgh. So a quick piss and job is done.
    You have to stop just looking at initial range. Take charging and range in to account. Going somewhere like Scotland you are going to stop for a pee break or a quick sandwich. Remember EV9 can do 10-80% in less than 20 mins. So these tests are completely irrelevant.

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    1. @katchaontheflipside Avatar
      @katchaontheflipside

      They mostly do this test for bashing EV’s i think. Why add a diesel sedan otherwise?

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    2. @mikemth3593 Avatar
      @mikemth3593

      Yessss. Range is not the thing it is the charging speed. People who think range is importat they dont drive EV and just dont know this like carwow. How many really drive 600km straight. For me 400km MAX but after 300km is nice to walk little.

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    3. @DopeXchanel Avatar
      @DopeXchanel

      ​@@mikemth3593I drive 1250km at one sit 😊 just 1 break for fuel

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    4. @UKDagnar Avatar
      @UKDagnar

      These are aimed at the EV bashers, range isn’t really relevant anymore like you say it’s charging network, speed and cost that’s important and only if you regularly travel long distances. If you charge at home and only use it for commuting the 30 – 50 miles to work this vid is pointless.

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    5. @joeynessily Avatar
      @joeynessily

      Even then.. Next to no one is racing from Oxford to Edinburgh .. where they only stop for a quick piss and a sandwich, that use case is a rounding error. This ‘test’ is completely worthless for any prospective buyers. They never do range tests for the petrol variants of these same cars, because no one drives their car like that. If you’ve got a dog and kids in one of these massive cars, you’ll be stopping every 150-200 miles for at least 30 minutes. Whether its petrol, diesel or EV makes no difference.

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  12. @QAZ2453 Avatar
    @QAZ2453

    4:57 crazy outta context line😂😂😂😂😂

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  13. @techbaffle Avatar
    @techbaffle

    Nice to know the Koreans are most accurate with their range estimates – both the Genesis and Kia.

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    1. @crestas9 Avatar
      @crestas9

      It’s the WLTP standard claiming the range though

      Reply
  14. @ricardocarreira7428 Avatar
    @ricardocarreira7428

    The cars that reached 94% of the proposed range should be the winners, not those which made the biggest distance!

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  15. @sans6956 Avatar
    @sans6956

    Jumpscare incoming @ 53:11 !😂

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  16. @SakhawathShofy Avatar
    @SakhawathShofy

    Practicing how to kidnap 😂 12:17

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  17. @johnwheat1542 Avatar
    @johnwheat1542

    I drive the Hyundai Ioniq 6, which in all fairness is a slightly smaller/lighter sedan than these vehicles, but I also get significantly better efficiency. For the life of the vehicle, I am averaging 3.9 mi./kWh. And the Hyundai also charges blazingly fast at DC fast chargers. I seem to get in and out at the chargers quicker than any of the other cars there. Anyway, this is just a reminder that one respect in which EVs are like ICE vehicles is that the heavier the car, the lower the mileage will be (as a general rule – other factors like aerodynamics also effect it, too).

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    1. @peterprokop Avatar
      @peterprokop

      How is your mix of highway/country road and city traffic? With an electric car, in the city you can go significantly further than on a highway at speed limit.

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  18. @thakursachin Avatar
    @thakursachin

    Audi Q6 e-tron cones with 360 camera and adaptive cruise control as standard. You’ve kissed this important bit in the review.

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  19. @Bawdale Avatar
    @Bawdale

    I have the GV70, and I love the car, though the range could be better. That said, on road trips, charging speed matters more than range. I planned a trip using the Electroverse route planner from Calais to Barcelona with both the GV70 and the BMW IX M70 (115kWh) to see which was faster. Over 829 miles, the GV70 used 322kW, stopped to charge 8 times, with a total charging time of 1 hour and 33 minutes. The IX used 357kW, stopped 7 times, and spent 2 hours and 16 minutes charging. The GV70 ended up spending 43 minutes less at the charger.

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    1. @csjrogerson2377 Avatar
      @csjrogerson2377

      How much did that cost you in electrons? The GV70 got 2.57 miles/kWhr & the IX 2.32. Both crap. Charing must have been done on 250kWh super chargers, therefore effing expensive.
      My turbo diesel would do that journey at 75mph with 53li of diesel, ie E84 (72.2 quid).
      I would have stopped once for half a tank and a pee.

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  20. @OwenSimpsonUK Avatar
    @OwenSimpsonUK

    I normally forgive the little things that Mat complains about on interiors but a manual adjustment seat in that Audi is an absolute disgrace 😂

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