If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to an all-electric car but you’re worried about whether right now is the right time, you’re probably not alone.
There are plenty of myths and misconceptions around electric cars – especially the topics of range anxiety, poor charging infrastructure and running costs. So, despite the fact that much of the negative press is outdated, unfounded or easily disproven, it’s natural to pick up on the vibe of the naysayers and have a few concerns.
But you only need to look at how the latest wave of all-electric models are changing the conversation – and that’s particularly true of the fast-growing Audi e-tron range.
With impressive range[1], ultra-rapid charging capability[2], and advanced always-online navigation and connectivity that makes it all easy[3], all-electric models like the Audi Q4 e-tron, the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Audi Q8 e-tron are making the switch simple, hassle-free and – if anything – even more joyous than sticking with petrol and diesel.
So, as well as examining some of the more unusual myths around electric driving, we’ve examined some of the biggest electric myths in order to prove why they’re so wrong, and how the Audi e-tron range has the ultimate answer. Read on to find out more…
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Myth #1: Electric cars don’t have enough range
Let’s start with the big one: the heavily outdated perception of ‘range anxiety’ that unfortunately still lingers today. That’s despite the fact that the latest generation of all-electric cars have more than enough range for most daily journeys.
Equally, range is often misunderstood. It’s not how much you’ve got; it’s how you actually use it in the real world. Let’s take some typical average UK mileage figures.
According to UK Government statistics[2], we’ve been driving a lot less in recent years, so the average mileage of a UK driver has dropped from 7,400 miles a year or 20 miles a day in 2019 to just 6,600 miles a year or just 18 miles a day in 2022. Even if you take a higher-mileage company car driver doing 13,000 miles a year, that’s only 36 miles a day on average. So, most journeys are around 20-40 miles at most.