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So far I am really liking the car. It looks like an electric Q8. Wish it had rear entertainment system. Anyone have any luck with finding a rear entertainment system?
So far I am really liking the car. It looks like an electric Q8. Wish it had rear entertainment system. Anyone have any luck with finding a rear entertainment system?
Congratulations! It would be nice if you shared your experience from time to time with regards to range, performance, quality, recharging.
We ordered a Model Y over the Audi for the following reasons:
- Significantly cheaper
- More range
- Quicker and better handling
- Better tech
The things I see Audi better at are interior appointments and materials and ride and sound insulation. Did you try any of the Tesla line before opting for the Audi?
The range is similar to what everyone is reporting around 200+ mile per charge... I have driven the Tesla but did not like the regenerative braking aka one pedal driving... Tesla built an electric car... Audi built a car that is electric... It drives exactly like a gas car and doesn't have regenerative braking which gives Tesla about 20+ miles... I bought the car about 350 miles away and didn't have any issue bringing it back... The Audi is definitely better in the interior... Love the cockpit gps map... Love the HUD... It's definitely faster than any gas car but slower compared to the Tesla but I am not overtaking a Tesla 99.9% of the time... I think the Audi is better tech wise... Recharging is about an hour plus from 20% to 100%... I heard that it is better to not use supercharger to extend battery life therefore it is better to charge at home which is about 9 hours... Quad zone climate control is not in the Tesla Y which is a bit weird... Cause the battery is underneath, I wish there was a deeper leg room but understand that it isn't...
The range is similar to what everyone is reporting around 200+ mile per charge... I have driven the Tesla but did not like the regenerative braking aka one pedal driving... Tesla built an electric car... Audi built a car that is electric... It drives exactly like a gas car and doesn't have regenerative braking which gives Tesla about 20+ miles... I bought the car about 350 miles away and didn't have any issue bringing it back... The Audi is definitely better in the interior... Love the cockpit gps map... Love the HUD... It's definitely faster than any gas car but slower compared to the Tesla but I am not overtaking a Tesla 99.9% of the time... I think the Audi is better tech wise... Recharging is about an hour plus from 20% to 100%... I heard that it is better to not use supercharger to extend battery life therefore it is better to charge at home which is about 9 hours... Quad zone climate control is not in the Tesla Y which is a bit weird... Cause the battery is underneath, I wish there was a deeper leg room but understand that it isn't...
Good summation. In contrast to you, I loved the regenerative braking in the Tesla after getting accustomed to it. I've not seen an e-tron yet on the road but it looks good although I think all of the Audi SUV's look more station wagon than SUV which I'm not fond of. I've loved Audi interiors for many years and they are among the best in the business imo.
I've heard that there is a nice discount on the MSRP of the e-Tron, not sure if that's correct but the MSRP is much higher than the Model Y. For us, we have a son and grandsons just over 200 miles away so we can go there on 1 charge in the Tesla and there are 4 Tesla supercharging stations right on our path if we need it but would have to find a charging station and charge during the trip in the Audi.
I'm guessing the Audi is also probably more quiet on the highway and that's a big advantage for the Audi if true.
Good summation. In contrast to you, I loved the regenerative braking in the Tesla after getting accustomed to it. I've not seen an e-tron yet on the road but it looks good although I think all of the Audi SUV's look more station wagon than SUV which I'm not fond of. I've loved Audi interiors for many years and they are among the best in the business imo.
I've heard that there is a nice discount on the MSRP of the e-Tron, not sure if that's correct but the MSRP is much higher than the Model Y. For us, we have a son and grandsons just over 200 miles away so we can go there on 1 charge in the Tesla and there are 4 Tesla supercharging stations right on our path if we need it but would have to find a charging station and charge during the trip in the Audi.
I'm guessing the Audi is also probably more quiet on the highway and that's a big advantage for the Audi if true.
We got a really great discount on the Audi with the downturn but still much higher than the Model Y... it does look like a station wagon sometimes when viewed at certain angles.. I use a lot of different charging stations including the 350 which cost a LOT OF MONEY compared to gas, I like Tesla's network which is more cost advantageous... Using the Audi more as a commuter than for long trips, planning on buying a minivan for the long trips but waiting for one with 500 mile range and completely electric (so maybe in 10 years?)... I have a Tesla Cybertruck on reserved as well (everyone says its ugly)....
We got a really great discount on the Audi with the downturn but still much higher than the Model Y... it does look like a station wagon sometimes when viewed at certain angles.. I use a lot of different charging stations including the 350 which cost a LOT OF MONEY compared to gas, I like Tesla's network which is more cost advantageous... Using the Audi more as a commuter than for long trips, planning on buying a minivan for the long trips but waiting for one with 500 mile range and completely electric (so maybe in 10 years?)... I have a Tesla Cybertruck on reserved as well (everyone says its ugly)....
500 mile range is coming sooner than you think. I have the Model Y and Cybertruck ordered. If the Cybertruck meets or exceeds what they are saying, it will be the best bargain ever. How is the noise at highway speeds in the e-tron? I thought the Model 3 was too high and hoping the Model Y is better.
500 mile range is coming sooner than you think. I have the Model Y and Cybertruck ordered. If the Cybertruck meets or exceeds what they are saying, it will be the best bargain ever. How is the noise at highway speeds in the e-tron? I thought the Model 3 was too high and hoping the Model Y is better.
It is typically quiet... not completely quiet but then I have never been in a car that is completely quiet... the car does make an intentional “futuristic” hum that I rather they didn’t do... it suppose to alert people around it that there is an active moving car...
It is typically quiet... not completely quiet but then I have never been in a car that is completely quiet... the car does make an intentional “futuristic” hum that I rather they didn’t do... it suppose to alert people around it that there is an active moving car...
The noise is required so blind people (and other people who aren't paying attention) don't walk in front of your silent vehicle. Seriously. NHTSA requires this....
The noise is required so blind people (and other people who aren't paying attention) don't walk in front of your silent vehicle. Seriously. NHTSA requires this....
if you've ever been on a bicycle and had a Prius "sneak" up on you and give you a bad case of the yips and twitches, you'll appreciate the "white" noise as a mandate.
Only thing worse in 45 years of bike riding is hearing a loud bark about 2 feet behind you or the scratching of rapidly moving dog claws on pavement.
Now that I think about it, the one thing more scary was climbing Mt. Mitchell by bike early one morning and seeing a large pile of bear scat in the middle of the road with a pee trail trickling downhill about 4 feet from it heading toward the shoulder of the road.
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