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Old 22nd August 2018, 06:41 PM
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I’ve placed an order for a fully electric Audi today, short lead time and reasonably priced all things considered....

New car.
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Old 22nd August 2018, 06:55 PM
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Nice. Noggy Blue too




I think range anxiety might be an issue though ...

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Old 22nd August 2018, 07:20 PM
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Nice. Noggy Blue too




I think range anxiety might be an issue though ...
Not really an issue, 30 mins at 2mph only leaves me a mile from home
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Old 22nd August 2018, 10:06 PM
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It looks to me like it has no side mirror, Goran.
Is the view displayed on a screen then, or how does it work?
If you look above the door handles on either side, you'll a purplish area. This is where the image from the cameras are displayed.
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Old 23rd August 2018, 07:09 AM
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If you cut a hole in the floor it becomes a hybrid (eg, Flintstones) and should get around the issue of range anxiety.
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